I heard an announcement on the radio, a few minutes ago, from the President of the Maersk line, saying that the US crews had been instructed not to fight back and not to carry guns against the unarmed pirates because the pirates would then up their weapons.
I just heard an update. The captain is still being held hostage by the last highjacker.
Captain may be a hostage - someone started a new thread a few moments ago:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2224975/posts