“They waited too long and allowed the enemy to bring in reinforcements. The Seals could have hit them 24 hours ago.”
That is easier said than done. It’s a covered boat with a door. Attacking a boat quickly enough to confuse the hostages and rescue the captain would be difficult at best. I still think the best approach is to send a team in to penetrate the hull so the boat will sink slowly. The negotiations will end and the pirates will know that if they kill the captain they are dead. They will have to make some quick decisions and survival will be foremost in their minds. These are not terrorists with a death wish, these are common pirates wanting to make fast money.
A few stun grenades by SEALs with nightvision equipment can disorient and confuse the hostage takers. The night belongs to us.
“I still think the best approach is to send a team in to penetrate the hull so the boat will sink slowly.”
These type of lifeboats are designed not to sink. Even if the hull were penetrated, the boat would still float.