Comments on: Mission Of The US Navy – Did They Fail? http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-19629 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:08:44 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-19629 DOD Rules of engagement are pretty clear, and the preservation of life, whether it is the Alabama Captain or 50+ other hostages on pirate motherships, is the highest priority. Even with the best technology, it is difficult to determine a friendly from (4) hostiles especially at midnight in a lifeboat on the open ocean. These pirates are ruthless terrorists and likely funneling their past ransoms back to other terrorists cells in the region. If this threat is to be defeated, it will only be through a multi stakeholder approach which includes the federal gov't, internatiional partners, civil maritime agencies, and the US flag commercial industry. Hopefully this crisis will have a peaceful resolution. DOD Rules of engagement are pretty clear, and the preservation of life, whether it is the Alabama Captain or 50+ other hostages on pirate motherships, is the highest priority. Even with the best technology, it is difficult to determine a friendly from (4) hostiles especially at midnight in a lifeboat on the open ocean. These pirates are ruthless terrorists and likely funneling their past ransoms back to other terrorists cells in the region. If this threat is to be defeated, it will only be through a multi stakeholder approach which includes the federal gov't, internatiional partners, civil maritime agencies, and the US flag commercial industry. Hopefully this crisis will have a peaceful resolution.

]]> By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-23272 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:08:00 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-23272 DOD Rules of engagement are pretty clear, and the preservation of life, whether it is the Alabama Captain or 50+ other hostages on pirate motherships, is the highest priority. Even with the best technology, it is difficult to determine a friendly from (4) hostiles especially at midnight in a lifeboat on the open ocean. These pirates are ruthless terrorists and likely funneling their past ransoms back to other terrorists cells in the region. If this threat is to be defeated, it will only be through a multi stakeholder approach which includes the federal gov't, internatiional partners, civil maritime agencies, and the US flag commercial industry. Hopefully this crisis will have a peaceful resolution. DOD Rules of engagement are pretty clear, and the preservation of life, whether it is the Alabama Captain or 50+ other hostages on pirate motherships, is the highest priority. Even with the best technology, it is difficult to determine a friendly from (4) hostiles especially at midnight in a lifeboat on the open ocean. These pirates are ruthless terrorists and likely funneling their past ransoms back to other terrorists cells in the region. If this threat is to be defeated, it will only be through a multi stakeholder approach which includes the federal gov't, internatiional partners, civil maritime agencies, and the US flag commercial industry. Hopefully this crisis will have a peaceful resolution.

]]> By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-19628 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:06:16 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-19628 After the initial attempt to high jack the vessel on the 7th, did the Master hail any of the Naval forces as it continued to steam south through Somali Basin east of Eyl? Given that the Navy has historically provided escorts and protection in the Straits of Hormuz, was the Bainbridge or any other multi-national navy (approx 15) aware of the Alabama's presence as it approached known piracy area south of Soctra Islands on the 7th? If AIS was off, probably not. Was the ship's master under pressure to tender his Notice of Arrival in Mombasa? After the initial attempt to high jack the vessel on the 7th, did the Master hail any of the Naval forces as it continued to steam south through Somali Basin east of Eyl? Given that the Navy has historically provided escorts and protection in the Straits of Hormuz, was the Bainbridge or any other multi-national navy (approx 15) aware of the Alabama's presence as it approached known piracy area south of Soctra Islands on the 7th? If AIS was off, probably not. Was the ship's master under pressure to tender his Notice of Arrival in Mombasa?

]]> By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-23271 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:06:00 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-23271 After the initial attempt to high jack the vessel on the 7th, did the Master hail any of the Naval forces as it continued to steam south through Somali Basin east of Eyl? Given that the Navy has historically provided escorts and protection in the Straits of Hormuz, was the Bainbridge or any other multi-national navy (approx 15) aware of the Alabama's presence as it approached known piracy area south of Soctra Islands on the 7th? If AIS was off, probably not. Was the ship's master under pressure to tender his Notice of Arrival in Mombasa? After the initial attempt to high jack the vessel on the 7th, did the Master hail any of the Naval forces as it continued to steam south through Somali Basin east of Eyl? Given that the Navy has historically provided escorts and protection in the Straits of Hormuz, was the Bainbridge or any other multi-national navy (approx 15) aware of the Alabama's presence as it approached known piracy area south of Soctra Islands on the 7th? If AIS was off, probably not. Was the ship's master under pressure to tender his Notice of Arrival in Mombasa?

]]> By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-19627 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:59:46 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-19627 Strategically, the 25+ (ships) multi-national maritime naval force perhaps could have been better positioned in the Somali Basin instead of concentrated in Gulf Of Aden. Upon departing prior ports of Dubai and Oman, did Maersk or the Alabama advise 5th Fleet of their Mombasa destination and intentions to steam southerly through the known Somali basin piracy net? As a practice in this hostile region, most regulated merchant ships turn their AIS off which eliminates organic situational awareness. Are there any reporting mandates in the area or when a US Flag ship is under some form of US gov't charter (MARAD???) and transporting US Aid cargo? Maersk has managed the TAGOS fleet and should be well aware of the Navy's multi- domain and classification networks and procedures. As a former US flag ship's master, ship operator's often discourage their crews from sharing "proprietary" information with regulatory authorities. My prayers are with Capt Phillips and his family.. Strategically, the 25+ (ships) multi-national maritime naval force perhaps could have been better positioned in the Somali Basin instead of concentrated in Gulf Of Aden. Upon departing prior ports of Dubai and Oman, did Maersk or the Alabama advise 5th Fleet of their Mombasa destination and intentions to steam southerly through the known Somali basin piracy net? As a practice in this hostile region, most regulated merchant ships turn their AIS off which eliminates organic situational awareness. Are there any reporting mandates in the area or when a US Flag ship is under some form of US gov't charter (MARAD???) and transporting US Aid cargo? Maersk has managed the TAGOS fleet and should be well aware of the Navy's multi- domain and classification networks and procedures. As a former US flag ship's master, ship operator's often discourage their crews from sharing "proprietary" information with regulatory authorities.

My prayers are with Capt Phillips and his family..

]]> By: Mike http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-23270 Mike Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:59:00 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-23270 Strategically, the 25+ (ships) multi-national maritime naval force perhaps could have been better positioned in the Somali Basin instead of concentrated in Gulf Of Aden. Upon departing prior ports of Dubai and Oman, did Maersk or the Alabama advise 5th Fleet of their Mombasa destination and intentions to steam southerly through the known Somali basin piracy net? As a practice in this hostile region, most regulated merchant ships turn their AIS off which eliminates organic situational awareness. Are there any reporting mandates in the area or when a US Flag ship is under some form of US gov't charter (MARAD???) and transporting US Aid cargo? Maersk has managed the TAGOS fleet and should be well aware of the Navy's multi- domain and classification networks and procedures. As a former US flag ship's master, ship operator's often discourage their crews from sharing "proprietary" information with regulatory authorities. My prayers are with Capt Phillips and his family.. Strategically, the 25+ (ships) multi-national maritime naval force perhaps could have been better positioned in the Somali Basin instead of concentrated in Gulf Of Aden. Upon departing prior ports of Dubai and Oman, did Maersk or the Alabama advise 5th Fleet of their Mombasa destination and intentions to steam southerly through the known Somali basin piracy net? As a practice in this hostile region, most regulated merchant ships turn their AIS off which eliminates organic situational awareness. Are there any reporting mandates in the area or when a US Flag ship is under some form of US gov't charter (MARAD???) and transporting US Aid cargo? Maersk has managed the TAGOS fleet and should be well aware of the Navy's multi- domain and classification networks and procedures. As a former US flag ship's master, ship operator's often discourage their crews from sharing "proprietary" information with regulatory authorities.

My prayers are with Capt Phillips and his family..

]]> By: mark scease http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-19621 mark scease Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:54:52 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-19621 Sorry for all the Navy suscribers out there, but the USN has fairly well buggered off in the face of no balls to make a decision. And given the amount of servicemen in the dock for what can be rightly called "doing their job", i'm not to sure they haven't made the correct decision. Modern day law when combined with outright lawlessness, seems to throw some serious challenges in the face of what was a "hang them high" decision. The Roe is going to have to change or the shippers are just going to steer clear. Sorry for all the Navy suscribers out there, but the USN has fairly well buggered off in the face of no balls to make a decision. And given the amount of servicemen in the dock for what can be rightly called "doing their job", i'm not to sure they haven't made the correct decision. Modern day law when combined with outright lawlessness, seems to throw some serious challenges in the face of what was a "hang them high" decision. The Roe is going to have to change or the shippers are just going to steer clear.

]]> By: mark scease http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-23269 mark scease Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:54:00 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-23269 Sorry for all the Navy suscribers out there, but the USN has fairly well buggered off in the face of no balls to make a decision. And given the amount of servicemen in the dock for what can be rightly called "doing their job", i'm not to sure they haven't made the correct decision. Modern day law when combined with outright lawlessness, seems to throw some serious challenges in the face of what was a "hang them high" decision. The Roe is going to have to change or the shippers are just going to steer clear. Sorry for all the Navy suscribers out there, but the USN has fairly well buggered off in the face of no balls to make a decision. And given the amount of servicemen in the dock for what can be rightly called "doing their job", i'm not to sure they haven't made the correct decision. Modern day law when combined with outright lawlessness, seems to throw some serious challenges in the face of what was a "hang them high" decision. The Roe is going to have to change or the shippers are just going to steer clear.

]]> By: Nanuk http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-19617 Nanuk Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:01:43 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-19617 Do it like the Norwegians did it 2.5 million Dollar problem solved... The price of transportation is to low for the risk.Why should the taxpayer take the risk for transporting goods i dont get it... btw now we have one one dead hostage on that french yacht so nothing solved one dead and counting... This pirate thing is more about the sealaw then anything else as you may know many sea countrys want that to be changed to dig for some commodities and the freedom of seas will be changed believe me... Do it like the Norwegians did it 2.5 million Dollar problem solved…
The price of transportation is to low for the risk.Why should the taxpayer take the risk for transporting goods i dont get it…

btw now we have one one dead hostage on that french yacht so nothing solved one dead and counting…

This pirate thing is more about the sealaw then anything else as you may know many sea countrys want that to be changed to dig for some commodities and the freedom of seas will be changed believe me…

]]> By: Nanuk http://gcaptain.com/mission-navy-fail-today/?7802#comment-23268 Nanuk Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:01:00 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/?p=7802#comment-23268 Do it like the Norwegians did it 2.5 million Dollar problem solved... The price of transportation is to low for the risk.Why should the taxpayer take the risk for transporting goods i dont get it... btw now we have one one dead hostage on that french yacht so nothing solved one dead and counting... This pirate thing is more about the sealaw then anything else as you may know many sea countrys want that to be changed to dig for some commodities and the freedom of seas will be changed believe me... Do it like the Norwegians did it 2.5 million Dollar problem solved…
The price of transportation is to low for the risk.Why should the taxpayer take the risk for transporting goods i dont get it…

btw now we have one one dead hostage on that french yacht so nothing solved one dead and counting…

This pirate thing is more about the sealaw then anything else as you may know many sea countrys want that to be changed to dig for some commodities and the freedom of seas will be changed believe me…

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