Remember back in April 2009 when Somali pirates took the American flagged Maersk Alabama? They held the crew on board ship and put the captain and some of the pirates in a lifeboat. The US Navy SEALs got there and killed some pirates, captured a few, rescued the captain and crew, and took the ship back.

Last Wednesday, Somali pirates made an attempt to grab the very same ship again. They learned that if you treat Alabama folks badly on the first visit you'll find they have more than their d**ks in their hands when you visit again. They were repelled by an armed security team on board the Maersk Alabama.

Maersk and some other American flag carriers, disregarding international opinion, are now employing armed security teams when transiting dangerous waters. Good job Maersk!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...cond-time.html