Quote Originally Posted by jnich67 View Post
I agree with the sentiment, but the reality is that we don't have enough marines to do this and cost of private security on thousands of ships might be prohibitive. We should at least start sinking the "mother" ships that allow these guys to operate so far out at sea.

Jordan
If the shipping company, or its insurer, isn't willing to shoulder the costs of keeping their ships safe then they shouldn't be crying to us. The reality is the area is too big to patrol effectively. Unless they are willing to provide their own security or alter their schedules so they can run in convoys with an escort or two they are going to end up on the short end eventually.