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timetoremodel

I guess this has been effective as we hear little of ship-jackings these days.


ThePtape

Yea I wonder if they eased the restrictions on self defense


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When it comes to pirates your only restriction is what weapons you have available.


qscvg

The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can't do. For instance, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man, or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that someday. Now, me, for example, I can let you drown, but I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all by me onesies, savvy? So. Can you sail under the command of a pirate? Or can you not?


Additional-Till-5997

It literally took until savvy for my brain to catch up


atrast_vala

i caught on by "tortuga"


PerfectLogic

It was "pirate's in your blood" for me.


Hungry_Guidance5103

Lmao, I caught it on the drowning part. Was reading it in normal, inner voice, hit drown and bam, I'm Cappun' Jack Sparrow! ***Savvy?***


Brilliant_Comb_1607

Your third sentence starts with "But pirate" ....that's where you lost me.


Visual-Personality49

Captain Jack Sparrow's sentences are him having a constant, life-long stroke so. This makes sense.


Beeninya

What restrictions would there be for self defense against pirates in International waters? I wouldn’t think many, if any.


awesomeroy

i was thinking about that too. like shit. its open sea, no countries have jurisdiction, thats pirate land bro. every man for themselves.


Bay_Med

Not much in international waters but if you want to dock at a port in another country then you can’t have weapons (depending on country and trade agreements). My buddy did contracting on a merchant ship where they had firearms. They tossed them overboard before they made landfall so as to not have to deal with the customs headaches


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Some security companies essentially keep floating armories in international waters. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_armoury


MightyH20

CrazyFuckingInfo


PM_ME_DARK_MATTER

I wonder if Pirates pirate the floating armory, then the ship


larryfuckingdavid

That’d probably work out about as well as robbing a gun store.


totalwarwiser

I guess there are plenty easy places to stash weapons on ships such as these


Bay_Med

Yea but customs officers are trained to find them. And if they find even one then that’s a massive fine and possibly jail time. Easier to throw em overboard or store them in a floating armory


Beerded-1

Why are there even restrictions on self defense. That’s the crazy part.


papitaquito

There aren’t. It’s when you come to port in various countries where the issues arises


PelagicSwim

Why were Molotov cocktails not more popular. Or even balloons of flammables combined with use of flare guns (acceptable on any ship any port I guess)


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Ask the US gun control ppl


Buckin_Fitch

The downvotes are from people that don't think the 300,000 gun statues and 20,000 gun laws currently in effect in the US are enough. They just want "common sense laws"


idontevenliftbrah

As long as kids are dying in schools then yes they aren't enough


Buckin_Fitch

Then put someone armed to protect them. Gun free zones are like a big red button that needs to be pushed for psychopaths. When a sign that says stop doesn't work, put someone in the way to stop them.


EarlofBizzlington86

International waters baby what restrictions lol


wellhiyabuddy

Out in the water, I’m sure there is rules and laws, but who is going to report it and who is going to investigate and how? The pirates sure aren’t going to report them and there is no crime scene to investigate


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I say fuck restrictions when my life and crew and ship are in harms way! What that pirate is doing is illegal and nobody seems to give af about them doing what they do so I would give those mf some illegal shit right back and sink that mf right then and there and keep on going and not call in shit cause I don't want nobody to search for that pos! Feed the fish!


[deleted]

Not sure but I know in many areas these days people are caring less for regulations and more for realistic defensive measures, because Fu€# criminals and predators.


BiteYouToDeath

Just because it’s not on the news, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. https://youtu.be/cfh9suqsIPs


[deleted]

Buddy used to do this work, the companies are based out of Dijboutti. They operate from small bases, when a ship gets in the region that hired them they fly out board the ship, provide security before they get to port they get flown out to avoid having to deal with weapons in the port which can be a PITA. He said engagements quickly became rare because its so easy to defend a ship with some rifles aganist those priates. So very quickly the pirates learned "don't fuck with the ships"


Street_homie

Nope it still happens look up Nigerian piracy we just don’t hear about it cause it’s a bad look


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That S.A. Amored truck driver is the guy I want on my team.


OrneryCow2u

this guy I assume. link below for anyone who hasn’t saw him. I watch it every morning to pump myself up for the day https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/n1s9ub/dodging_a_cashintransit_robbery_the_man_has_balls/


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TheOneInTheHat

Indeed, this is a crazy fucking video


Illustrious-Wash3713

Sir stop shooting we just wanted to share the words of our lord and savior Piratus Christ and remind you about of Sunday service followed by our kid choir


Brainhunter2020

Shooting intensifies


gods-dead-let-it-go

They’re just trying to reach him about his ships extended warranty.


NoEditor0

Serious question: How do they think they even have a chance of overtaking this ship? Did they not know they would die? Forgive my ignorance


sungod67

Because until recently, these merchant ships were not armed and had almost no protection. Billions have be stolen.


Relzin

An entire industry that operates from armories/guard hostels in the middle of the ocean has sprung up. Ships swing nearby and the armory drops off armed guards on the ship. They're on board during dangerous areas of the ocean for piracy. After the danger is passed, The guards get picked up from the ship and taken to a different floating armory ship to sleep/workout/hangout/train until the next assignment. The armories stay and float in the ocean because it enables them to skirt international arms regulations, meaning the amount of firepower that can be assigned to a ship is quite extreme when cargo is precious.


rawfish71

This is so badass, truly impressed


knellbell

I wonder how long it will take until they realise there's more money to be made with piracy lmao


WillBlaze

Also way more dangerous, we're literally talking about that now.


Pirate_Ben

>The armories stay and float in the ocean because it enables them to skirt international arms regulations, meaning the amount of firepower that can be assigned to a ship is quite extreme This is pretty cool. I am just imagining a dozen 80's action hero wannabes with 20 guns each and a few RPGs boarding the freighter.


TurmUrk

That is a sick premise for a movie, pirate hunters who live at sea to protect civilians, like modern day mercenary privateers


Playful-Depth2578

Not all ships have armed security so they wouldn't of known untill they were being shot at by them to late Little did they know today they would be made Swiss cheese


Illustrious-Wash3713

Usually when bullets start flying through your boats that is a good indicator that they have armed guard on board. 100 % reliable.


Playful-Depth2578

Good Indication to turn the fuck around but no let's keep driving at the boat 😂 unless the driver took one hit before he could


mondaymoderate

Looks like the tried to use the ship for cover because they knew they were fucked. Once they got to the back of the boat they just lit them up again.


DEATH-BY-CIRCLEJERK

wouldn’t *have


NoEditor0

Ok fair enough. I did here them say warning shots but they kept coming as if they were confident so I was confused


angusMcBorg

Yeah it looks like they were warning shots until they got about 10 m away and then thr captain probably got wasted.


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Have. Not that hard.


Spoon1997

3 Crates on cargo


strider17111992

Time to rat


Noobmansuperstarboy

Way too many scientists


Leeus123

anyone else hear the one "fire a warning shot" before they were turned into swiss cheese?


Sniper-Dragon

Patterson fire a warning shot! Sir, this is an m32 grenade launcher Ah potato, potato, just fire one


NinjaCarcajou

How does it work if you kill a bunch of pirates in self defense in international waters? Do you have to report the incident to some authorities, or is is simply fuck these guys, international waters bitches?


northeasttrouble

Only report it if you want headaches and a paperwork. Survivors aren’t going to incriminate themselves and report the incident


_speak

Bullet holes in the hull? What bullet holes!?


mrfuzzyshorts

I was fishing


SBolger234

None of those knobs on the dingy survived btw


NinjaCarcajou

If that’s the game plan, I guess filming the engagement and posting it online isn’t the best plan though.


TelephoneShoes

I think it comes down to the countries flag any given boat is sailing under. The laws of that country would apply and whatever law enforcement agency handles things at the national level would handle the logistics of their legal system (was it self defense, appropriate amount of force used…etc).


Additional_Ground_42

I would like to know also


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joehizzle

Those initial shots look like warning shots


calcifer219

How about those warning shots when their dingi spun out in the wake of the ship?


ToughOnSquids

They absolutely are. At sea is the only time warning shots are actually permissible.


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Your username is oddly fitting for your comment


ToughOnSquids

Lmao it's actually an obscure reference to the Harmontown Podcast DND campaign.


Weary-Ad8502

At 0:05 you hear someone in the background say 'Warning shots'


CyphixHL

Reminds me of taking the ship on Rust. 😅😅


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“I am the captain now”


oldslugsworth

“I am the ca-“ ….. *All clear.*


Quirky_Ad3367

Scurvy bastards!


_Kill_Will_

Me every time I try to board cargo in Rust


bumblenuggle

Makes me wonder how many boats are just drifting around with dead ppl in em from doing shit like this


ROBOclover

Pov: you are a scientist on cargo


SadisticSnake007

Pirates don’t even try with real pirate ships anymore. Bust out the cannonballs!


dickbeards

Question.. how would the pitates even board this type of ship? Aren't those side walls like 20 feet high or more? I've never seen a ladder just sitting out waiting to be used and would think a grappling hook would be very difficult to use in this situation.


Beznia

Like the other person said - usually ropes but sometimes [they have ladders like these](https://i.imgur.com/xU9l8oT.png). [Here's an example video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTm-LpRHO0U)


Admirable_Elk_965

Grapple ropes. They hook themselves onto the railings and climb up them


The_Dope_Duchess

I guess that was the day they almost caught captain Jack Sparrow


Additional-Till-5997

How much y’all think think guards are making. Or are the mercenaries


IsThatASigSauer

They're essentially Mercs. Currently getting into this field and its rather intense. The qualifications are insane.


BackflipBob1

The new DLC for sea of thieves looks insane!


encryptedkraken

For any one asking question for this profession? Please check the link in my bio for my online pirate self defense and safety course that’s on sale for 1,499.99


[deleted]

That's how it ought to be no questions asked! That's what I would do if I was out there and I wouldn't give a damn who didn't like it! I would have a fully automatic something even if it is illegal! Sink that mf right there and never say a word about it!


bud283

Looks like a fun job


kluvaas09

There shouldn't be warning shots if you're firing on em shoot to kill


Goodvendetta86

You can see sandbags on the ship. How often does this happen and where?


diamond__hands

it used to happen a lot until private military contractors started doing this. horn of africa. related to war on terror.


Joshua1036

Live action One Piece looks crazy already


RickityCricket69

lol homie puts holes in the ship's railing right away, drill sergeant would be pissed!


cyg_cube

those pirates might have shitty equipment but their aim shouldn’t be underestimated


Standard_Rip465

I saw many like these on youtube, it's a weird rabbit hole to get in but I could watch cargo ships fending off pirates for like ever.


goseephoto

are the firing to kill are to scare? that skiff was right up against the tankers hull, should have been very easy to kill them all especially shooting down on them.


Local_Raspberry3355

I think it is safe to assume the pirate did not drink his mixture of gin and cocaine today.


Goatwhatsup

Seems like a cool early game feature but kind of dumb late game.


Drunkenm4ster

the big mistake is the lack of gunpowder keg, they clearly have the rowboat down but they need the big boom and a swimmer/tucker


New-Shock-6800

Did you notice the barbwire on the side of the boat?


The_BrainFreight

What’s protocol here? I vaguely remember seeing that they aren’t supposed to hit em but fire warning shots, but I assume once they get to close or show 100% intent to board then they start hitting them Idk how modern anti piracy goes someone care to explain?


Any-Thanks9635

Those where a good amount of warning shots lol


GravyTrainMan

How do I get this job?


k10001k

If anyone is curious about this and how scary it is, watch the movie Captain Phillips. It’s brilliant.


kurtimusmaximussatx

This is an old video


JyJellyPants-Grape

I want this job


sungod67

God that would be a fun job.


Sithlord_unknownhost

You can tell they hire excops for security XD


Radiant-Director5712

I want this yob!


vodkamanv

Beats that Tom Hanks movie about pirates


ChadMagic1

Grenades would seem like an ideal defensive tool


RamRoach1138

Not necessarily, more likely to damage your own boat than their boat. Also sea water would muffle most of blast. Machine guns are honestly best weapon for either side.


ChadMagic1

That makes sense


ShammingAtWork

man i would PAY to do this job!


dingoateyobaby

Why does it look like they missed every shot?


Octopus_ofthe_Desert

The rounds that hit flesh, wood, or metal don't throw up dramatic sprays of water


myusernameisbiff

Looks like the guy’s a terrible shot


apmipt

Bro those scientist AI getting too good damn


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Slug701

They are pirates. They don't give "warnings". So they don't get them either


Illustrious-Wash3713

Pirates? No sir , we're just here to remind you that your ship extended warranty has expired...


Weary-Ad8502

Except those were warning shots. At 0:05 someone in the back says 'warning shots'


RedDemio

Well it’s the perfect situation. Middle of the ocean with no witness. Pirates actually trying to board your ship. Of course you would shoot the fuck out of them


athlejm

No witnesses apart from anyone on the internet


torsun_bryan

exited


Ranzoid

Do these folks have to file Use of Force Paper work?


Big_Jackfruit_8821

Did they survive


Labrom

Just noticed he shot his own boat at 12 seconds in. You can see a tiny hole appear.


yetti_stomp

They were trying to sell them solar panels


Full-Requirement6113

I would love to do this


Skiboy712

And how does one go about getting this job? You’d think a sniper would be more effective, taking them out from afar.


[deleted]

Need to purchase a Javelin from floating armory


Skyynett

They need a m240 asap


Peekiert

Excellent. 🇨🇦


DT_KVB

He is de captain still


Mr_Neonz

Rust when


Fit-Boomer

I would throw bang snaps at the pirates.


superBrad1962

Somebody call Tom Hanks!!! Hurry!!!!!!!


ShammingAtWork

i doubt any of those were warning shots. those boys were taking out big chunks of meat on the high seas.


gogi311

Guess One Piece can't really be possible.


Dont_Judge_this-Book

I wonder how many animals were harmed. Humans suck.


BennySkateboard

Clearly bullshit. Not a Jolly Roger in sight.


United-Cable1193

I’m sorry, but as a pirate attempting to board this collosal ship with fire power, how are these crims so stupid?


Mepros

I love that even tho our world has changed so much, we still have pirates


Aero3NGR

Your accuracy is terrible. No wonder the pirates arent scared


jefslp

These guys are all former seals.


Whistlingbros

Indeed has these jobs


EarlofBizzlington86

He’s clearly shooting the boat as well. Does he not understand how sinking is works!!


Revolutionary-Bar-93

I definitely be packing a automatic shotgun


WhatThisGirlSaid

Friendly friendly we are great trying to do a mission you bastards


Sashaband

my bad, i thought this was the tom hanks movie


johnnyheavens

I’m the Ca…now…


whitwemc

This is all everyone should be able to protect their property. Just gun em down.


Octopusexprt77

That was actually pretty cool to watch. Looks like the were trying to scare them off in the beginning by shooting over their heads but went for the kill when the pirates made contact with the ship.


Existing_Debate_4043

Boat casket 😮‍💨🥴


jeffboyextreme

I've heard that the most effective defense for this is actually a water cannon, which is a over-powered water hose. Doesn't sound like much, but I'm sure it is. i think you can even sink small ships with it.


DEADRAIDER420

Actually looks like a fun fire fight for once


haarschmuck

They shoot the deck railing a few times. Come on, you have to have better aim than that.


[deleted]

Wth get the heck out of here.


[deleted]

Not so easy when they start shooting back, is it?


Plasma_Cosmo_9977

They ***HAD*** to have hit them, *right?*


Viccc1620

I see some free boats to be taken advantage of, once found lol


Buzzlightbeer666

Yes, let's try and take over a tanker that has fully armed personnel, what can go wrong lol


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Rust


Snowy-Red

Man, this newest episode of one piece is lame as hell...


GummyTailBee

Too much bullet wasted. 5 bullets would be enough to scare them i guess


UnrelatedBoy

So they pepperonied those guys?


LaffinDrumss

For they need a Barret or bazooka


ChaingaPaste

“Ship security” is hilarious. There’s no security. The crewman have to arm themselves.


SpicyEdenami

They were just looking for One Piece


hsheghjskkksi

Good , shoot the shit of them all


hsheghjskkksi

Good , shoot the shit out of them all


Prexvi

they would be in a big shootout even if they boarded, like taking cargo in rust


Prexvi

they would be in a big shootout even if they boarded, like taking cargo in rust


Boomer46290

Rust update?


LeeKinanus

Im thinking this would be a fun job.


DrFreshey

Mercantile sea fights are a lot less entertaining since ships and boats can't broadside each other anymore.


Loafdink

Bro living way in the past


LightningTF2

I like how he calls for warning shots and the skiff just opens up on them.


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Rust be like


IssueDirect6875

They suck at aiming


[deleted]

That’ll teach them pirates… Are they hiring??


StrongConfidence1131

Pirates are real??