Maersk Alabama hit by pirates again

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These clowns are amazing, but at least this time they caught some gunfire right away. NAIROBI, Kenya – Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise device. I mean seriously guys, the Maersk Alabama again? I guess you can' blame them, there are too many shipping companies that still don't arm their boats. The noise device is a nice touch, but I think the gunfire is a much better deterrent. Dead papas don't hijack boats.

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Posted Nov 17 2009, 11:54 PM by BLACKFIVE