Protecting Yourself Before, During, and After a Pirate Attack
Posted: 04/19/2012 12:00:00 AM EDT | 2
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Depending on the source, piracy in the Gulf of Aden/Horn of Africa (GOA/HOA) region is estimated to be costing the world economy between $5 and $10 billion every year. As average consumers none of us want to see this cost absorbed by price increases on the goods we buy every day. As merchant mariners, shipping companies, and industry organizations, it is much more personal. While keeping the pirates, th...
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Contributor:
Richard Madden |
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This seems more a promotional piece for acoustic defense gear than antipiracy guidance. Yes, training is important and target discrimination even more so, but the article leaves the impression that LRAD is the only alternative to opening fire as soon as a suspicious small craft is sighted. If that really is so in the author's opinion he might mention it and discuss the alternatives, if any, that have been tried.
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Excellent article Captain Madden. I think all PCASPs should read this. I am at the Piracy Summit in Hamburg next week and will be referencing your article. Thanks for providing.
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