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Anti-piracy net keeps seafaring baddies at bay

mn_barriergrf.jpgPiracy has become a major issue these days, and I'm not talking about the type of piracy that involves illegally downloading music and movies, although that's a pretty big issue as well. No, I'm referring to the original pirates: people on boats with guns who take over other boats for profit. Somali pirates have been taking over all sorts of boats lately, and people have had about enough of it.

One deterrent to piracy developed by the Coast Guard is equipped on the Littoral Combat Ship. It's a long, floating net that's designed to tangle up the prop of any boat that's unlucky enough to cross it. If pirates approach, they get stranded rather than taking you hostage. Seems like a pretty good alternative to me.

Via Danger Room

         
Comments

Why wouldn't the pirates just shut off the engines and float over the rope? Seems like a waste to me...

You can't seriously believe that a silly little rope is going to stop pirates?! I mean 'cmon... they're PIRATES!

It still wouldn't work for jet-skis, hover crafts, airboats and, well, kayaks. As well as in the situation NORRITT suggested.

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