Very Frequent Flyer Posted February 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2016 How do cruise ships combat piracy in the high seas, in the middle of nowhere? I can just imagine water cannons appearing from the side of the ship pointing towards the pirates to prevent them from boarding the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Sean Posted February 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/11581-Luxury-Pirate-Hunting-Cruise.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted February 22, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Load grape and chain and rake the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 22, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/11581-Luxury-Pirate-Hunting-Cruise.html Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted February 22, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2016 How do cruise ships combat piracy in the high seas, in the middle of nowhere? I can just imagine water cannons appearing from the side of the ship pointing towards the pirates to prevent them from boarding the ship. I think they have sonic devices like LRAD and could probably use the fire hoses and other non lethal methods to keep pirates from boarding the ship. Also, hile I very well could be wrong, Im convinced there are firearms onboard that only certain high security people can access. Id like to see Chengkp75 chime in on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Oh my gosh, I had to bring the DH in to see that link! Hilarious, even as old as it was from 2009, it is still funny! And scary at the same time. :eek: Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted February 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/11581-Luxury-Pirate-Hunting-Cruise.html Thats hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2016 How do cruise ships combat piracy in the high seas, in the middle of nowhere? I can just imagine water cannons appearing from the side of the ship pointing towards the pirates to prevent them from boarding the ship. We sailed through the Gulf of Aden ( from Dubai to Istanbul) this past May. During that time we had 24/7 security constantly watching the area with large binoculars. We had a drill in case there were any issues. ( called safe haven - where rather than going to a muster station, all passengers remain inside the ship and away from any windows. ) We had to keep the windows/curtains closed during dark for the 5 nights we sailed the area so security had the best view. We were not allowed on outside decks from sundown to sunrise as we went through the area. The captain had reports every few hours during the day to keep us updated. I heard we had some sort of US military ship behind us, but that may have been a coincidence. I guess all this does not directly answer the question but points out that in certain areas, there are precautions taken so that there are no surprises. I would imagine that with all the security we saw, that there was lots more we didn't see. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKid Posted February 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I first saw the thread, I figured it was another rant about drink prices! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Caravan 37 Posted February 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I first saw the thread, I figured it was another rant about drink prices! :p Ha ha ha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I first saw the thread, I figured it was another rant about drink prices! :p Thanks for the laugh! m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2016 They have several advantages and one is speed. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg1phileshipper Posted February 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Someone I sailed with told me about how they sailed through pirate infested waters. Ship sailed dark at night, no going outside, curtains to remain closed, very very dim lights at dinner, armed guys on the decks and there was a special code that would be said over the speakers if ship was taken over. It meant that everyone had to go to inside cabin. Scary story :-O Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2016 The cruise ship can run at 20 kts for 2 to 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted February 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/11581-Luxury-Pirate-Hunting-Cruise.html If I'd been drinking coffee, I'd have spit it out LMAOROTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted February 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Load grape and chain and rake the deck. Chain shot is used against masts and rigging, silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 22, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Chain shot is used against masts and rigging, silly. But the grape would be effective against all the deck hands.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Someone I sailed with told me about how they sailed through pirate infested waters. Ship sailed dark at night, no going outside, curtains to remain closed, very very dim lights at dinner, armed guys on the decks and there was a special code that would be said over the speakers if ship was taken over. It meant that everyone had to go to inside cabin. Scary story :-O Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk All true on our May voyage on Rhapsody. We did see the armed security on deck while they were constantly looking through binoculars. Seemed like regular guns so we all guessed there was a larger arsenal below. Our code was "Safe Haven" and in an emergency would be said three times. We had a drill early in the cruise. Those in areas like the theater could stay there, those in inside cabins could stay there. All others had to go to any area with no windows. Those in OV/Balcony cabins had to leave the cabin. Drill lasted about 30 minutes. Security guards were friendly and open to passenger's questions. We NEVER felt scared. M Edited February 22, 2016 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel1973 Posted February 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2016 If the pirates do make it on the ship, they invite them to eat at buffet. They leave immediately!!!!!:eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn0315 Posted February 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2016 On Navigator in December at "Captain's Corner" Q & A: a 12 year old boy asked this very question. The captain told us that he couldn't reveal details but the biggest advantage was that our ship could go faster for a longer period of time than any pirate boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted February 22, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Let's just say certain crew members have a right to carry;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted February 22, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2016 http://maggiesfarm.anotherdotcom.com/archives/11581-Luxury-Pirate-Hunting-Cruise.html Sign me up!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjnj40 Posted February 22, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Op did you watch to many whale wars? That what it sound like. I am sure they know how to protect them selves. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 23, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think they have sonic devices like LRAD and could probably use the fire hoses and other non lethal methods to keep pirates from boarding the ship. Also, hile I very well could be wrong, Im convinced there are firearms onboard that only certain high security people can access. Id like to see Chengkp75 chime in on this one! You won't get many details from me, because each cruise line's security plan is different, and they are considered to be "secure" documents, which means they are kept in the Captain's safe, and those who have security duties are only told what they need to know to complete their duties. Really. So, basically, the Captain and Staff Captain are the only ones who will know all the details. Some lines carry firearms, some don't. Many security personnel are either ex-law enforcement or ex-military. NCL traditionally uses Gurkhas for security, and notes this by using the crossed Kukris as the badge of security personnel. One thing passenger ships have going for them is the high freeboard. Loaded cargo ships' main decks are closer to the water than the promenade deck on even a mid-size passenger ship. Speed, as others have noted, is another asset. Even a speedy little pirate boat can't carry enough fuel to stay with a passenger ship indefinitely. Another reason passenger ships are relatively safe, even in traditionally pirate waters, is the number of passengers. The pirates don't want to have to deal with hundreds or thousands of people, and keeping them under control, until a ransom is paid. And even the dumbest pirate knows that if they start knocking off passengers, the wrath of the world will come down on them. Pirates are looking for ransom, not really cash onboard, and they know the ships are not really a cash business. Even cargo ships, the crew is a minor inconvenience to the pirates, who know that the value of the cargo is much higher than the value of the crew, even to a Western company, and cargo containers don't need guarding. Terrorists are more a threat to passenger ships than pirates, and cruise lines will hire additional security as and when needed. These will most often blend in as passengers. Back in the '70's when I took the QE2 transatlantic, I started talking to this guy who turned out to be a Pinkerton's detective, and that Cunard had one or two onboard every crossing, long before terrorists and 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted February 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Good answer as usual! Do cruise ships have a master at arms? Or is that more like head of security? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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