American crew regains control of pirated ship

CBS NEWS ^ | 04/08/09 | Me

[Robe]

Breaking. Per CBS radio news.. the crew has regained control of the ship throwing three pirates overboard and capturing one.. Will post more.. Breaking

[1066AD]

Some Spanish judge will want to bring them to court for violating the yooman rights of poor pitiful fishermen.....

[tgusa]

They might be in trouble with Maersk, but there’s a book deal or movie in there somewhere ...

[dead]

I predict that within the next day or two, Obama will announce that he was in the process of organizing a super-duper rescue operation.

The press will announce definitively that the rescue mission surely would have been successful, with no loss of life among the crew.

[maggief]

And, now 0 is Obama is quietly ending the federal armed pilots firearms program.

[Red_Devil 232]

Just a long photo I took of Cubi Point flight line, runway and Subic Bay. Taken from up in the hills.

[divine_moment_of_facts]

It seems the “International law of the sea” would make ships and crews sitting ducks.. Except for AMERICAN ships and crews! Aww yeah!

[CheneyChick]

They might be in trouble with Maersk, but there’s a book deal or movie in there somewhere ...

And that is Capitalism!

[Girlene]

Reuters, Maersk cannot confirm status of hijacked ship

"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maersk Line President John Reinhart was unable to confirm on Wednesday that the hijacked Maersk Alabama container ship off the Somali coast was back under control of the U.S. crew.

"A lot of speculation is going on. I believe it is premature to comment on that," he told journalists on a conference call.

He said at about 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) he received a cell phone call from the crew saying they were all safe. "

Supposedly they were going to hold a press conference at noon in Norfolk (I think)

[hoosierham]

Many criminals count on the victims’ freezing in panic at the very sight of a gun or knife .Weapons are not magic tokens : the intended victim can often fight back if he seizes the moment!

[ScottinVA]

Oh, I’ll bet zer0 is pi$$ed. I’m sure he wanted to look like the hero through a long period of “negotiations.”

[tgusa]

I still have a hard time believing we’re out of there. Good times, and a lot of flight hours - great place to fly.

[ichabod1]

Self Defense = Vigilantism.

Justice = Liberal Judges.

[Enterprise]

Can’t disagree.

[GeorgiaDawg32]

this is only a guess..but they tried to take a ship manned by American Merchantmen..they learned the hard way not to do that..I betcha those guys that “jumped” overboard never knew they were doing so and never knew they hit the water..something to do with a lack of breathin and seein and stuff..why should they be taken prisoner and sent to some prison someplace where they (the pirates) can then gain the sympathy of MSNBC, CNN etc. and make absolute fortunes doing it..while those same networks condemn the brute force against these “fisherman” who were obviously lost and simply boarded to ask for directions..

[maggief]

Oh, I’ll bet zer0 is pi$$ed. I’m sure he wanted to look like the hero through a long period of “negotiations.”

No kidding, he lost his chance to engage in dialog with Somalia, and pledge a bazillion dollars in aid.

[Billthedrill]

“My sea report got shot up by pirates”

Yeah, right, Cadet. Like we've never heard that one before...

[wtc911]

Oh, I’ll bet zer0 is pi$$ed. I’m sure he wanted to look like the hero through a long period of “negotiations.”

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I see the opposite. This gives him the risk-free chance to woof like a big dog without having to come off the porch.

[SoldierDad]

We may have a “do-nothing” weakling in the WH, but no weaklings on board that cargo ship - hopefully this sends those B@st@rds a loud message - leave our ships alone.

[ccmay]

I don’t think they will be in trouble. I’m pretty sure piracy on the high seas is still punishable by summary execution. Regardless, no American jury would convict them.

[hoosierham]

The best way to end piracy is kill the pirates and their sponsors.