RE: Piracy a major concern in SOUTH EAST ASIA.

Good points!!

There are simple answers though from a sovereignty point of view for any nation in the firing line.

1. Ocean going patrol vessels. Well armed and equipped for a month’s endurance at a time. These would be deployed far from territorial waters to scout for problems or patrol problem areas, and even escort ships heading in, if the problem gets really bad.

2. Advanced long range martime airborne recon/patrol, unmanned or manned. The best solution for picking up the bandits and their possible hideouts.

3. Commercial vessels could be better armed for the sake of self-defence. Not deck guns, but a better armoury for the crew which would come in handy if boarded by thugs bent on doing harm.

Regards, Glenn.