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Originally Posted by Mr.Black
I can't see how this happens, 2 or 3 well trained security guards with some autos/rpg's should be able to protect a large boat like that, its not like there coming out of the water, they have to come close no? ...but I agree why aren't more people onboard armed seems silly
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Simple, international law and insurance. Maritime law claims you can not shoot at an aggressor unless they attack you first. Insurance would go up dramatically if every ship was allowed to have a full on armory. There are companies in existence now that provide armed support to shipping companies, if these are paid for generally overall insurance goes down however, it is a new expense for the shipping company...so they would need to pass on that cost.
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