Oct. 8: In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, pirates leave the Ukrainian merchant vessel MV Faina for Somalia's shore. (Photo from FOX News/AP)Private Security Firms Join Battle Against Somali Pirates -- FOX News
NAIROBI, Kenya — Blackwater Worldwide and other private security firms — some with a reputation for being quick on the trigger in Iraq — are joining the battle against pirates plaguing one of the world's most important shipping lanes off the coast of Somalia.
The growing interest among merchant fleets to hire their own firepower is encouraged by the U.S. Navy and represents a new and potential lucrative market for security firms scaling back operations in Iraq.
But some maritime organizations told The Associated Press that armed guards may increase the danger to ships' crews or that overzealous contractors might accidentally fire on fishermen.
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My Comment: National Navies have not been very effective .... lets see how the private contractors fare. My gut tells me that no Somali pirate will dare go after ships that are protected by these firms.