When PIRATES ATTACK a Luxury CRUISE SHIP This Is How They Defend

Sailing on a luxurious cruise ship might seem like the ultimate dream vacation, but what happens when that dream is interrupted by the very real threat of pirates? Dive into the world of maritime security as we explore the challenges faced by cruise ships on the high seas, especially in notorious areas like the Gulf of Aden. Discover the innovative and sophisticated methods cruise ships use to deter and counteract pirate threats, from cutting-edge technology like the P-TRAP to the sheer power of water cannons. Hear firsthand accounts of famous pirate attacks and learn about the stringent measures taken to ensure passenger safety. If you've ever wondered how cruise ships navigate the dangerous waters of our world, this is a must-watch!
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[@blakewatson9695]

Why would anyone worry about killing a pirate, someone who has intentions of hurting or killing you? 🤦🏻‍♂️ it’s this mindset that is why our world has gotten so filled with criminals!

[@btd6k1ng94]

All it takes for evil to thrive, is good people to sit aside and do nothing.

[@beccalove8791]

Because many boats have been taken over by pirates in the past and if you research it on you tube you will realize that many have been murdered and or kidnapped

[@larrywalsh9939]

My philosophy is to cause no harm to people, whenever possible - but that stops when the person in question seeks to cause harm. As soon as they set out to attack others, they forfeit their rights to protection and safety.

[@willjackson1604]

If everyone thought like you, then what you’re saying makes sense, but unfortunately, in this world, there are evil people that will kill rape and do all kinds of malicious things. This is why we need to be concerned. Nuff said. Naïve!!!🤦🏾‍♂️

[@larrywalsh9939]

@@willjackson1604 .... I have no idea who you're disagreeing with.

[@Winterborn5]

Employ combat trained veterans. The vets get a good life of luxury on a cruise ship. The ship gets highly trained security personnel. And I guarantee no veteran will have a problem turning pirates into swiss cheese. Eventually the pirates will either choose another profession, or their country will run out of people. Their choice.

[@markhall3165]

They can double as bouncers in the cruise ship bars.

[@NVGEAR]

They did and do! Did you not watch the video? 4:30 and 8:30

[@rustyneuron]

Good idea! Just don't have the narrator help out; with statements like "Armed security personnel are typically equipped with firearms." I am pretty sure his assistance might not be that valuable [ see 8:55 ] No . . . really? I thought they gave the bananas and whoopie cushions!

[@lesleycooper7544]

They do. Some insurance company’s won’t insure ships unless they have ex military on board A relative of mine ha done this work. Also use routes at night without lights

[@jeffdur1330]

​@@lesleycooper7544100% false

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Sonic weapons? Fire hoses? No. Hot full metal jackets.

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@TheSteveSteele]

LRAD is pretty darn effective though.

[@ChristIsKing426]

@@A-Clear_ViewYou mean the ones that the pirates are breaking?

[@zodarian6705]

Bazooka

[@SciFiCatGuy]

​@@ChristIsKing426you wouldn't be allowed to dock in any ports carrying firearms.

[@adandeleon0915]

One thing I can't get over is why we build things to not hurt the person trying to kill you...

[@eadecamp]

Same reason most cruise ships don't bolt tables to the floor. They don't want to give off that feeling that something bad could happen.

[@1esk192]

The US kills prisoners and this country is an absolute shitshow regarding violent behavior. Go figure

[@Luna_170]

Probably don’t want to start a war with the country they are from

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

@@Luna_170 You don't have to worry too much about threat from Somalia.

[@GaZonk100]

it's a feminised world now

[@jeffhgv]

Ridiculous trying not to hurt them.

[@heatheryearwood9199]

People who choose to cruise are at heart ❤️ romantics and don't want to hurt others as a rule. ...

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@Fighter4Street]

cause once they get on board they are going to make your wife and daughter into you know what.

[@AWater22]

It’s because they don’t want to traumatize passengers with gun fire and actual weapons.

[@roeavet6563]

It would be hard for a heavily armed ship to move through the international waters otherwise

[@rtrt7409]

Why so much care is taken that the pirates should not get hurt?

[@pozzee2809]

Because we aren’t animals

[@thegreencat9947]

Argggghhhh.

[@rtrt7409]

@@pozzee2809 some humans behave like animals because they can get away with it.

[@jamiecash6985]

@@pozzee2809 so what you saying the pirates are animals , well obviously 🙄 lol

[@rzella8022]

@@pozzee2809 But they are. Agreed.

[@alwyn626]

The people running the shipping are looking for weapons to use so that they don't hurt the pirates. Yet .. the pirates have weapons to kill innocent people. Something wrong here.

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@billy-jeanmany87]

You can say that again.

[@SciFiCatGuy]

It's not to avoid hurting the pirates, you tree stump. It's to avoid getting tossed into prison for carrying firearms on your ship.

[@johnjames4834]

maybe a nice hug would make them see sense

[@lominero5]

Laws make it difficult for civilians to have weapons on ships. Keep in mind these ships travel to many different countries, with different laws.

[@robertbutler2481]

Instead of water they should spray lead, hot lead from machine guns.

[@alainlalonde]

You sound like you might be a lead farmer. :P /jk

[@ianlassitter2397]

The old 3 ounce solution. Perfect.

[@MsBaztastic]

Lol. Yep.

[@noncekilla8848]

Racist

[@thegallantsaint2034]

@@noncekilla8848huh?

[@billlexington5788]

I’m all in favor of going back to treating piracy with 18th century admiralty law.

[@davidjones-vx9ju]

what was that law?

[@jeffmorin5867]

@@davidjones-vx9ju dead men tell no tales.

[@EthersMysticalChildTarot8014]

​@@davidjones-vx9juGoogle it 😒

[@jeanneganrude8549]

@@davidjones-vx9juProbably death.

[@jimhorne2244]

​@@jeanneganrude8549oo9

[@robertomaputi]

The pirates intention is to rob and kill and we are not allowed to defend ourselves? Omg what is happening?

[@jackwhitestripe7342]

sir you can't kill them sir it is forbidden

[@murphyrod4839]

If you’re American you should be able to carry your CCW if you’re licensed carrier. What kind of BS is that, I would defend myself and family from these mfs

[@lindaschultz8124]

The dems are in charge.

[@preston74]

Merchant ships, typically, are not allowed to carry weapons. In part due to various laws at the respective ports of entry. Most countries don't want firearms entering or leaving. There's liability concerns for the insurers. And merchant ships carrying weapons may be considered a warship. It sounds silly, but maritime laws are applicable.

[@preston74]

​@@murphyrod4839wouldn't ccw be restricted to state that issued permit? Let alone being anything valid to a foreign country.

[@chriswhiteley7255]

I am a veteran, where can I sign up to protect the cruises?

[@Dyylnn]

im not a veteran, where can i sign up to protect the cruises.

[@lominero5]

Can't

[@fightingpaindaily2265]

This was exactly what I was thinking while watching it

[@lanelothian1925]

There is a ship that looks like a luxury yacht. It’s actually a gunboat & they hunt the pirates. People can buy a ticket on in, it’s marked as the best big game hunting in the world. Not my cup of tea but it’s effective.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

pirate hunting tours? sounds ridiculous...ridiculously fun. You'd think the pirates would have caught wind of these "tours" by now and avoid those ships.

[@chrisatkins7959]

Exactly my cup of tea.

[@pilarq7886]

I 🖤 huge risks

[@keithameerali9474]

And just imagine you could go on a cruise and return home with PTSD. He said some measures do not harm the pirates. Long ago pirates were either keelhauled or made to walk the plank.

[@purdyboi8078]

Aarrrgh!!

[@davidrhp847]

Oooooh. Keelhauling… brutal. 👍🏻

[@christianleconte5466]

​@davidrhp847 aaaaaaaaaaaa❤❤❤❤❤❤aaa❤a❤aaaa❤❤❤❤❤❤a❤ au

[@sudoGetBrainInstall]

If you driving with you luxury bling bling into a hood where the people have not enough to eat, than you can be happy ,if they let you out, in your shorts. That's the nature of things

[@justapotato4231]

@sudoGetBrainInstall well they apparently don't have enough to eat, but they can afford fuel, boats, RPGs and mini guns... They sure have their priorities straight.

[@AK-vr8el]

As you're enjoying the sun on a cruise ship, a klaxon sounds followed by an A.I. voice "Pirates detected. Activating Phalanx defense system... (a few moments later) pirates neutralized. Free celebration drinks are now available. Enjoy your day."

[@johnjames4834]

damn i bought a drinks package what a waste

[@d.beaumont9157]

The problem is that your rule book is the size of a huge telephone directory, and the pirates rule book can be written on the back of a postage stamp.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

well said!!

[@UltraPlasmaMan]

_flips pirate stamp over_ *”Kill”*

[@manosparavida3551]

The water cannons could easily be turned into flame-throwers. Just an idea.

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@Spica1000]

Do laws apply on the high seas? Whose laws? International laws? Specific to the welfare of pirates? What does that specific paragraph state?

[@rgseven6557]

@@A-Clear_View you must be a pirate

[@ztmackin]

@@Spica1000 The laws of the flag your ship flies actually, so if you fly a US flag you have to follow US laws, HOWEVER another layer is most boat insurance companies require you to use nonlethal force to protect your stuff to get coverage. IE cant have any firearms or leathal weapons on board.

[@lominero5]

@@rgseven6557 Ask your government to allow ships to have weapons.

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

‘non lethal defensive tools’ That’s the problem right there.

[@nathans.3751]

Nothing is more effective than heavy firepower

[@rayj5091]

We need to stop using non lethal methods and use the lethal methods....

[@ShannanRobinson-e5d]

They can't because if weapons are legal in ur country it might not be legal in another so thats the reason and all these 1st world countries secretly hate each other

[@etiennedevignolles7538]

Yes, to stop the garbage from attacking other ships.

[@JoeMacPherson-jz7cr]

Agreed.

[@Nicholas-ze5vv]

That's really difficult to do when these ships are traveling internationally. It's even difficult to pilot an armed personal ship internationally.

[@appolo300]

It took around 3 minutes to actually get to the point

[@alainlalonde]

I saw another one - not this channel - about meta data in photos that caught some BK workers messing with food (lettuce) and let me tell you. They went into John MacAfee's story for 90% of the vid. It's getting bad these days. Total click bait, sponsors, and ads. I'm constantly FFW'ing. Did the same here. I know what a cruise ship is. Just get into FCOL.

[@oldschool3484]

Nah, I think the armed security is the best deterent..

[@Sudip_Sarkar_Charles_Edwards]

Ships should be able to defend and counter these.

[@nickpond9337]

It is a REAL SHAME we are NOT allowed to just sink there TINY boat ' s and leave them to try and swim back home BUT NO THAT IS NOT ALLOWED ;

[@exilemike]

It is allowed

[@mtnjhutch]

Especially allowed if you are not caught LOL

[@allenharris2549]

I concur, I’d leave them floating in the ocean, pulse or no. Remember, it is easier to be forgiven than it is to get permission.

[@ryanjones9881]

@@allenharris2549 Obama made it illegal. He said we have to be tolerant of others.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

That's why the hoses with massive pumps exist

[@ABitefLife]

When we were in the Indian Ocean we were attacked by two small pirate vessels. When they got onboard security shot and killed half of them. The other half were over run by a regiment of very annoyed Karen’s who easily subdued the remaining pirates with endless nagging and “freaking” out on them. They were not ready for that at all and were later drained and hauled off to prison…. The Karen’s AND the pirates. Man it was crazy

[@peterhellmann2772]

Wunderbar richtig die müssen alle erschossen werden

[@niccitroy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tiffanyvarelli8834]

What’s a way to spend a 5000$ vacation…. I never seen a dead body besides at a funeral

[@harryv6752]

The Karen's and the Pirates... Sounds like an awesome B movie. 😄

[@mpg869]

Yo. That was some funny shit there

[@olli1068]

Using a Phalanx system against a pirate boat is literally shooting at sparrows with canons. They are made to take down aproaching missiles and every round costs a fortune. With so much trained marines on board it seems much more efficient to fight them with ordinary guns.

[@ckeilah]

That doesn’t make for high yootoob drama. 🎭

[@jerryperlmutter3797]

9

[@jonp9654]

I was actually waiting for the narrator to mention a nuclear missile to be used by navies on an approaching small pirate boat. 🙄

[@roberharpane3524]

With all due respect,, when did the US military start worrying about "the cost" of firing their weaponry? They may be concerned over losing an F-22 but a quick spray from a Phalanx,, nah,, not so much. I agree with your thoughts very much though,, any trained military with light weaponry should be more than enough to repel a small group of pirates attempting to scale a moving wall in foaming seas..

[@Maxvla]

You can easily google this and find that each round costs about $45.

[@VikPaints]

A few years ago I was on a cruise in the med and we were advised armed security personnel were to be taken on board whilst at sea. That evening we were instructed to close all cabin curtains, no lights on outside the ship, and not to use the cabin balcony. Guessing they had reports of pirates in the area. I was rather surprised as the location was on a regular cruise route and not near any areas of conflict but it goes to show they take no risks, I felt reassured they took the precautions.

[@Vincent_Beers]

They took the risk of going there, at all.

[@tiffanyvarelli8834]

I’d get pissed if I was told I couldn’t use 3/4th of the amenities I paid for. I paid for a vacation , not a pirate adventure

[@VikPaints]

@@tiffanyvarelli8834 I drew the line when they asked me to wear an eye patch and a parrot on my shoulder for the evening !!

[@peggyrahe9592]

wow... where was that?

[@Vincent_Beers]

@@peggyrahe9592 First line of his story told you he took a cruise in the med (Mediterranean...)

[@robertnapier9424]

Bad choice of music

[@anthonybaransky137]

As an American the national anthem is my most absolute favorite song. Wen performed well it gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes. That song is NEVER in bad taste. But that's my thoughts

[@1952creswell]

Does the national anthem offend you?

[@kimfurnell7902]

Any country’s national anthem shouldn’t be background music for a voice over.

[@Olleetheowl]

Not noticed you doing any better

[@TripReviews]

Yo ho yo ho….a pirates life for me. There ya go, a Disney pirate song.

[@TheMrTopman]

If this is common for cruise liners, then how come the cruise lines don’t arm themselves?

[@bf-696]

Probably due to the weapons laws in various countries as well as liability concerns.

[@TheMrTopman]

@@bf-696 that doesn’t make any sense the pirates have weapons but the innocent cruise ship does not. It still makes no sense.

[@larrysorenson4789]

Insurance.

[@hotmailemail1128]

I took a Red Sea cruise about 10 years ago. It was a small ship with only about 350 passengers. Before we even had a lifeboat drill, we had a pirate drill! After leaving port & heading toward pirate territory, the ship was fully encased with razor wire. There were 3 ex-Royal Marine officers on guard, water cannon, and at night there was blackout. We heard later on there had been an incident one night at 2:00AM & the captain had been alerted to go up on the bridge. Thankfully, the passengers were oblivious to the excitement!

[@blatendcrude7570]

Maybe they do, but dont go public with it.

[@djricardodelrio1399]

A Cruise Ship speed is around 20-22 knots........any small boat with mi. 150 hp can go faster than that

[@erikpaul8043]

1:30 just a friendly chap coming to wave “Hi!” 😂

[@SD-nh5yr]

I know right...what are they screaming, hey...pull over??

[@ratmanbug]

I can't think of anything worse than being crammed in with 5,999 other people.

[@thejudge3132]

I think we need to concentrate or more lethal defense systems rather than less. How will non lethal systems deter future attacks?

[@lominero5]

LRAD is pretty effective, although I agree that international laws should allow for defensive weapons.

[@A7uro]

149 pirate attacks but 179 ships hijacked. The math ain´t mathing. Minute 2:35

[@heli-crewhgs5285]

“Armed security personnel are typically equipped with firearms, such as pistols, rifles and machine guns…” I really learned something new today!

[@jr.leininger4109]

They should just all get together, hold hands, and sing kumbaya. Give peace a chance lol

[@garymiles484]

To avoid going on a cruise ship, go on the QM2 instead. That's a transatlantic ocean liner. No pirates would ever attack her, and she could probably outrun them.

[@GrantOakes]

5:45 mark, cruise ships have higher speed and range than pirates. THAT'S the most ridiculous thing I've heard! Cruise ships typically can only go about 20 knots, and top out at 25-30 knots. Pirates small craft can go MUCH faster! Best defense is for a cruise ship to stay farther away from coastal areas since pirates have a limited range.

[@larrysorenson4789]

Unless they have a mother ship out there like the illegal Chinese fishing fleets off the west coasts of Mexico and South America.

[@niuhuskieguy]

What they lack in speed they more than make up for in sheer size compared to a small boat. However, if the seas are anything but calm, a small boat like pirates use would have a difficult time keeping up with a cruise ship movie full speed. Based off the videos I've seen of pilots getting on ships the slow down for that process, I can only imagine trying to board one moving full speed.

[@jesusisking3814]

Now here's the most beautiful love story: Me and you? Though we have fallen short of the glory of God by comitting just one sin which we deserve death and hell for, the Good News is that God loved us soo much that He, All-Powerful and All-Knowing Spirit came to earth in a human body as Jesus Christ, the fullness of God bodily, to live a perfect life keeping and fulfilling all laws and commandments, not sinning ONCE, and then sacrificing Himself on a cross for YOU! By shedding His Blood, He paid the penalty for your sin so that you could be washed clean from all sins and develop a personal relationship with God and spend eternity together with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that?! That's God's grace. All you have to do to accept His gift of grace is turn away from your sin and believe that Jesus is God, He shed His precious Blood for you and He is risen from the dead, He's in full control of your life that He rules over you. It's not by works or being a good person, it's only by God's grace through faith in Him. Jesus desires a personal relationship with you. Wow that is so incredible! Please turn to Him, He loves you so much and so do I!!

[@texasboy5117]

There are many passengers who are willing and able to with this situation. Just supply the necessary equipment and hold harmless paperwork. End of discussion.

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Achille Lauro never again.

[@sheikhkhalidraheem7779]

Greetings from Pakistan ! It would have been more appropriate to deploy permanent patrol around the pirated danger zones. Additionally to ambush the respective hideouts. Thus maximizing the use of modern technology and equipments.

[@pinkymii072]

This sounds like it'll just be used for colonialism and terrorism. You can't trust the US with that.

[@FearBeyond]

seriously is there a rule that prevents ships from deleting these menaces..?

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@A-Clear_View]

many

[@Kjellmclean]

That's funny! Are the pirates following the laws, any?!

[@juliathekitty125]

​​@@Kjellmclean Thats the problem. You think like a bad guy, you become a bad guy. If not for laws, people would kill left and right.

[@hauer54]

The approach to pirates is way too soft...

[@jannepetersen4660]

Yes and they know that, that's why govs are keeping it alive.....

[@pinkymii072]

Soft, you say? Let's test your softness. *ahem* Trans rights are human rights, Palestine deserves to be free, all religions should be able to practise in ways that don't harm others, colonialism is bad, homelessness is a systematic failure not a personal one, slavery is bad regardless of how hard the government tries to sugarcoat it, killing children is wrong no matter whose children it is, the US military is the largest terrorist organization on earth, climate change is real

[@moncorp1]

Those pirate risks in the Gulf of Aden by the Somalis have mostly faded. International naval presence there really quashed it. Most of those events were a decade or so ago.

[@brianlopez8855]

Doesnt stop them "milking it".

[@philrobson7976]

Here’s a picture of Star Breeze last week (October 20th or so) in Takamatsu Japan. Since the piracy attack, she had 84 feet added to her length to accommodate 100 more passengers. She is no longer in the Seabourne fleet.

[@markroulette3419]

I was just on a cruise ship this past April, and as we approached this area of the world, the crew held multiple training sessions, while the as a passenger, we were all instructed, should there be an attempted takeover, to go into the hallways of the ship and stay there. Presumably to get away from windows should there be any gunfire. We were never told and we never saw any security guards on board the ship. Now that I’ve experienced this first hand, I’m finding these videos very interesting. Thanks.

[@francesswenson1763]

9

[@NayaA-Ri]

The real security team only visible during gangway operation.. but actually every crew members are also security. It's mandatory for crew members to take Marsec ( Maritime Security) training

[@jesusisking3814]

Now here's the most beautiful love story: Me and you? Though we have fallen short of the glory of God by comitting just one sin which we deserve death and hell for, the Good News is that God loved us soo much that He, All-Powerful and All-Knowing Spirit came to earth in a human body as Jesus Christ, the fullness of God bodily, to live a perfect life keeping and fulfilling all laws and commandments, not sinning ONCE, and then sacrificing Himself on a cross for YOU! By shedding His Blood, He paid the penalty for your sin so that you could be washed clean from all sins and develop a personal relationship with God and spend eternity together with Him in Heaven. How awesome is that?! That's God's grace. All you have to do to accept His gift of grace is turn away from your sin and believe that Jesus is God, He shed His precious Blood for you and He is risen from the dead, He's in full control of your life that He rules over you. It's not by works or being a good person, it's only by God's grace through faith in Him. Jesus desires a personal relationship with you. Wow that is so incredible! Please turn to Him, He loves you so much and so do I!!

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

There are many nations who have warships patrolling that area to protect shipping. However, it's a large area and a warship may not be close enough to help. I watched a documentary about this a while back. Some civilian ships have the water canons and one in the documentary actually had the cannons but they shot out boiling steam at high pressure which was certainly a deterrant. The problem with the warships is that if they catch the pirates, they let them go. If they were to prosecute them, the pirates have to go to Nigeria to be tried. The nigerians don't want the pirates because it's clogging up their legal system, there are so many. One warship even let them go, and supplied them with water and food to get them back to shore. I mean, where is the sense in that? Let them go and if they starve, or die of dehydration, then so be it. These pirates make millions of dollars a year from doing this. As for the cruise ships being able to outrun a pirate boat? That's ridiculous. Cruise ships are slow and cumbersome. How on earth could they outrun a speedboat travelling at 40 miles an hour across the water?

[@hbrika]

I talked to a navy but who did yours by Somalia. He said if there is resistance the pirates drop their guns and can't be shot at due to international law. He said accidents happen though.

[@robertkarp2070]

Cruise and Cargo ships don't ordinarily carry any type of firearms on board because a lot of ports won't allowed them entry. They would be deemed as a military vessel from the country they are flagged under. Water spraying is usually the primary and most common defense for most of those ships.

[@mrrichards6007]

The fact there are still pirates in the 21st century just proves how wussified we’ve become. “Good times creates soft men.” We’re there…

[@morganoverbay8783]

Wussified has two esses.

[@Guitarplayer724]

Your comment makes zero sense. There were far more pirates a few hundred years ago. Back when they would of been hung or beheaded. The difference now is that the treasure is far more profitable.

[@johnjames4834]

and you like your men hard

[@jacquesdemolay2699]

You just forgot the mention that once captured by the bavy - those pirate will not be properly judged and will be set free within weeks to get back again to their life-taking activities.

[@pinkymii072]

Like the US military?

[@jenniferstewarts4851]

In truth... it depends on the cruise ship. Some cruise ships actually have full security detachments with weapons... though there is one Megayacht out there... that "doubles" as a royal yacht at times... and carries 30mm cannons, anti-air and... anti-tank missiles. (you might wonder why anti-tank... the ship uses small concealed weapons platforms based around the Typhoon weapons platform, this system is remote controlled allowing for compact storage, but is limited in the size of weapons it can mount. generally any .50 cal to 30mm cannon. some being able to carry 2-4 surface to air missiles (stinger or Igla) or 2-4 anti-tank missiles, such as the Spike-ER, when mounted on the typhoon, it can reach out and touch a fast attack craft at 10 miles. BUT again this is used sometimes as a presidential yacht so its allowed to be armed)

[@fredblogs]

All the crew should be trained in the use of firearms AND have access to them on board.

[@Nomadcreations]

Hire Separate mercenaries as Security Protection detail & merely let them have open water target Practice. if You dont agree you R A Piracy Sympathizer! Clear Enough?

[@preston74]

Maritime laws are applicable. Also various countries have strict firearms restrictions.

[@fredblogs]

@@preston74 I may be wrong but I believe that it is quite legal to carry firearms on a boat or ship if it is going into a bad area.

[@preston74]

@@fredblogs you're likely correct, just depends on the ship's stopping at other port of entries.

[@fredblogs]

@@preston74 Yes but I didn’t think that would matter as the weapons would be kept on board.

[@israel8847]

Water cannons how about ball cannons, and and couple 50 cal.

[@Uvoted4this]

What happened to the good old flamethrowers?

[@standing_strong]

😂😂😂😂

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Risk getting a little wet is not a deterrent ! LEAD is a well proven, valid maratime tool. All it takes to very effectively protect most any modern ship against such hostile boardings is 3-4 MG nests. Bridge wing Port, bridge wing Starboard and 2x Aft.

[@davetuscano5939]

Now I really want to go on a cruise!!!! LO!!!😂

[@patbrennan6572]

Threaten the pirates that if they board the ship they will be forced to work as a crew member for life.

[@Kerries1]

WORK????? No thanks I'll wait for s ship without such inhuman ideologies to attack.

[@jannepetersen4660]

@@Kerries1 Why....

[@Kerries1]

Because you only try and rob soft targets.@@jannepetersen4660

[@joylinjoseph2153]

That would keep them away. These pirates know nothing about working for money. All they know is robbery and expecting free handouts from the government.

[@VagoniusThicket]

Clean toilets and change bedding for fat folks 😅,,which is about 80% .🤢

[@munigarg3771]

Imagine a pirate is watching this.

[@wannabe4668]

Trust me it’s not a dream to be on one of those things. They are quite the nightmare

[@dr.davidenglish778]

I would never ever go on one. They are a floating bacteria and virus dish.

[@MegaMesozoic]

Simply by how tall they're getting! One freak wave and several thousand go down!

[@Visionery1]

6:32, maybe they should use something a little stronger than water.

[@michaeledwards1172]

How about sulphuric acid?

[@ricaughinbaugh1242]

Hot lead works just fine

[@jannepetersen4660]

@@michaeledwards1172Dont forget the sealife, what did they do.....

[@VagoniusThicket]

Soapy bear spray.

[@AbbyNormL]

My desire to ride on big ship in the ocean was satisfied by spending two years in the US Naval Nuclear Power Program where I was taught to operated a nuclear power plant and followed by four years on the fast attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN-698).

[@deejohnston2150]

Thank you for your service!

[@שישחורי-ק3ו]

זה מידע רב ערך. תודה על ששיתפת אותי.

[@FreddieFlint-y4c]

With policies and the world being so upside down, l'm glad my 2023 cruise went off without a hitch.

[@FustFPV]

Me as a passanger: "Pass one one the guns bro, Were in international waters and they are attacking us, Let me have some fun."

[@coltonwilhite8910]

I feel like due to the mass amount of people on a cruise ship that would alone be a deterant

[@VagoniusThicket]

Have you seen what most look like ? 🐷🦧🐖🐋

[@theresahs5956]

I am so glad that I came across your channel! You have a new subscriber! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@corsairman1956]

Send their boat to Davy Jones Locker then let the sharks enjoy a meal.

[@Sc0tt69]

Why are we using non lethal when they are using lethal bullets and rpg's ?

[@A-Clear_View]

laws

[@frankthompson6503]

Luxury ships can afford security guard's. 30 guards. 5 chain gun's 5 mini guns Snipers Anti tank weapons formed against small fast ships. Close quarters combat weapons.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

This is why you don't bring valuable items with you on vacations and cruise ships!

[@geographyinaction7814]

How does that help? They're coming anyways, they don't know that you left everything at home, and if you have...it will only piss them off even more!

[@larry-z9m]

Why non lethal?

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Cruise ships are always looking for novel activities to keep cruises interesting. Instead of on-board surfing, climbing walls and so on... maybe they should offer armed citizens the chance to defend themselves against pirate filth. I’m not interested in cruise holidays... but for an opportunity like that I might sign up.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Target practice

[@headishome8452]

Haha lol

[@lesscoRyden]

There is nothing less appealing to me than be stuck on a ship with thousands of other people

[@markguerin701]

Hot coffee , lawn chairs, flower pots !

[@SmilingDahliaFlower-wz6ld]

I would suggest that such huge citywide cruise liners should have their own armed security unit on board ready to repel or counterattack in case of any sort of disturbances including threats or attacks from potential pirates that they might come across in highseas.

[@shihster88]

Why are we so concerned about the pirates safety?

[@joylinjoseph2153]

I'm not

[@VagoniusThicket]

Y’all be wacist !

[@Anthony-uz5tj]

lmao i got an ad for a cruise before the video even started

[@geraint8989]

Why would a cruise ship go near Africa anyway?

[@ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732]

A couple pirate boats - "Hey let's try attacking that aircraft carrier. They won't know what to do. It'll be easy." If you attack those marine or Air Force dudes, they won't be pussyfooting with a water cannon to scare pirates off. The pirates would be dead.

[@johnw5584]

I think that they should have a cruise where 2nd Ammendment, Freedom loving, non-communist or democrats sail in pirate waters. Sit along the rails, have a steak, listen for the Claxton call" pirates spotted on the starboard stern.." Them put on your ear protection, finish your margaritas, pick your target...

[@luis87551]

How long do you want to stretch 10sec of information? Yes!

[@luca-cw1gb]

On god bro

[@bradleyw6970]

Why the star spangled banner when none of the ships are American based? Ouch that’s a faux pas

[@kennethcampbell7263]

Now that's a first, it is the first time I have ever heard the star spangled banner in a string department as backing music.

[@lazylightning2303]

These ships should have arsenals….

[@fuzzyj6142]

love the star-spangled banner playing in the background.

[@waynecassels3607]

Too many things can go wrong on a sea cruise. No thanks, I'll take river cruises, thank you.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

before you know it, will be "river cruise pirates"

[@cherylsemrau7100]

There should be security people on the ships. They could blend in with the tourists and staff. When the ship is attacked they go to their battle stations and attack the attackers. Also they could avoid areas where the pirates are.

[@asofotida443]

Steven Segal should be present in every ship passing through this area.

[@VagoniusThicket]

🤦🏻‍♂️🐂💩🥯

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Chuck Norris

[@felixthecat9347]

When pirates attack... YOU ATTACK BACK!

[@John-922]

I've often wondered why merchant vessels are reluctant to use "lethal force" when combating pirates who use "lethal force" against them? This may be the sole reason why pirates keep coming back. They know the worst they are going to get frightened away. I don't feel too bad for the shipping companies either. With this kind of policy - it seems to me they're getting what they ask for.

[@stevelloyd5785]

How do 179 ships get hijacked in 149 instances? negative 30 seems to be part of that equation.

[@pinasarappamore]

Thanks for sharing ❤😊

[@fluxfaze]

Being stuck on a crowded, floating mall where contagious pathogens spread like wildfire forcing passengers to isolate in tiny cabins just doesn’t sound like fun and relaxation to me.

[@BlackJack-sx1jw]

And add to that the prospect of doing that for 9 months! The Royal Caribbean World cruise is only a month in and it already started. Big fist fight (4 women) in one of the bars the other night. Lots of drama already. The weather has been so bad that they’ve had to miss scheduled ports of call. People have spent a fortune to have this experience. I cannot imagine. They ran out of a favored wine like 4 days on the water. At the end of the trip, there are going to be legal fights and a lot of overweight, alcoholic people.

[@Dyylnn]

they really out here getting attacked by lethal guns wielded by pirates then reacting with "hold my beer, time to bring out the super soakers" crazy.

[@fredlogan3849]

so I am lead to believe this a relaxing vacation? that I will take my family on hoping it will all work out keeping my fingers crossed the ship will not be attacked and we all will live happily ever after. NOT A CHNCE.

[@ashley464]

When I went on a cruise a few years ago I saw pirates. Tiny boat with big guns and they followed us for a bit. Suddenly the cruise made rlly big waves and was knocking their tiny boat around and they turned around as the waves were bigger than their boat. Very interesting experience, happened in the Caribbean, maybe the Gulf of Mexico. I forgot where exactly it was at but it was on a cruise to Jamaica!

[@OliverTrist]

Non-lethal?... NON-LETHAL? Have the authorities of the world become total hippies?!

[@theronwolf3296]

About 40 years ago I did a couple of cruises on small sailing ships in the Caribbean. Unlike the hyper regulated world, those days were a bit 'wild west'. At one point a rather suspicious small boat with a few guys approached our ship. The captain went to the rail with a shotgun that he kept by his door. The guys backed off and turned around.

[@gizroc]

why are the cruise ships not armed with there own rifles

[@J2A61]

Wait a minute, so the pirates are firing RPG’s and large caliber rifle rounds and the ship is using a water gun🤔😂🤣😂 absolutely not, I’m not getting on no damn ships. Then they show a car alarm🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dianeribaudo956]

Why the US national anthem?

[@mikemccarthy6939]

Why not

[@hilosurf]

The music is an odd choice.

[@paulrandig]

So all the people who do nothing but watch KZbin all day have to stand up at least once.

[@UncleBuddy1994]

I’m gonna watch this again a few days before my cruise in May

[@Wickedjj28]

11th?

[@UncleBuddy1994]

@@Wickedjj28 May 1st to May 8th

[@levidaisyyoung220]

wow, those nozzles would be a deterrent, even the water spouting out, this is a great idea too.