Piracy off Somalia...

I'm not sure how international this went, but in the news over the weekend in the UK was the story of a small cruise ship was attacked by a well armed small boat. It fired RPGs and small arms fire at the ship, but was repelled using a 'sonic weapon'.

Since then there have been calls in teh UK to tighten up patrols in risky areas - the Malacca Straights and Horn of Africa being prime targets.

A couple of questions (as someone who will be in this neck of the woods in just over a years time).

1. Is there any way that the international salty sea dogs brigade can lobby someone to push home the advantage the coverage of such an attack has given...?

2. Where can I buy a 'sonic weapon'...? I have no interest in carrying a gun I have no skills in using, but the idea of a non-lethal deterent is definitely preferable!

Ben

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