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Mass. Maritime prof reacts to hijacking attempt of Maersk Alabama

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Play from 0:00[0:00] ..." The maersk Alabama attacked again by Somali pirates at this time over they were rebuffed by. The crew and were unable to take over the ship but back in April"...

Play from 0:40[0:40] ..." have been repeated problems. Reported by other vessels in the area from Somali pirates. It's an ongoing problem that is not gonna go way. And unfortunately. These types of incidents will continue. Until -- is city concerted effort by countries from around the world to stop."...

Play from 1:01[1:01] ..." The European Union does have a multinational naval force -- but of course there's just so much ocean. The cover although one would think that the littoral waters close to the"...

Play from 1:33[1:33] ..." is is not an American company it's -- a Danish company or sweetie -- for Danish. Danish it company. If these were American flag carriers -- would there be more impetus to put. For example navy commandos who --"...

Play from 0:00[0:00]" The maersk Alabama attacked again by Somali pirates at this time over they were rebuffed by. The crew and were unable to take over the ship but back in April they did seized the vessel and they forced the captain of the ship. -- to go with -- into a lifeboat where he spent several days before being rescued by Navy SEALs. Mass maritime instructor captain Joe Murphy is what is his son. Shame that was the second in command and took over the ship during the captains forced absence of do you know anything more about this incident captain Murphy."

Play from 0:32[0:32]" Well I don't know anymore. A movement to save. -- the traffic these waters anticipate these types of problems there have been repeated problems. Reported by other vessels in the area from Somali pirates. It's an ongoing problem that is not gonna go way. And unfortunately. These types of incidents will continue. Until -- is city concerted effort by countries from around the world to stop."

Play from 1:01[1:01]" The European Union does have a multinational naval force -- but of course there's just so much ocean. The cover although one would think that the littoral waters close to the shoreline would be where the pirates were most likely to strike."

Play from 1:15[1:15]" But that would be true unfortunately. Yeah once again in the pirates of bird club. It's organized crime and they decided that they can go father offshore. And -- in international waters we're -- this becomes the act of piracy. And robbery kidnapping."

Play from 1:33[1:33]" is is not an American company it's -- a Danish company or sweetie -- for Danish. Danish it company. If these were American flag carriers -- would there be more impetus to put. For example navy commandos who -- US Marines aboard to provide security."

Play from 1:52[1:52]" I don't believe so I believe personally that it's the responsibility of the ship -- In this particular case -- To put. -- on board subsequent to be. Taking of the -- Alabama. Burst put tremendous amount of effort. Into when upgrading and improving. The security of that -- They've got everything that they can't ensure -- arming everybody would."

Play from 2:21[2:21]" What do you teach the students said Messmer time the the midshipmen there they would when you prepare them. For a career -- in these times of piracy."

Play from 2:32[2:32]" Well you know beyond sources are very complicated issue piracy is just one component. -- very comprehensive program on terrorism. And while piracy is definitely not terrorism it's closely linked. Many procedures that we have to use utilized war. Security whether those be structural. Security of the ship itself. On the physical procedures -- Operating ship. Unfortunate part of it is wants the part it would really isn't much that they can do and apparently they become victims."

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