Caribbean ship testing new anti-piracy system

Fox News ^ | April 1, 2011 | AP

[Immerito]

There are cameras that capture images clear enough to distinguish between a fishing vessel and a boatload of pirates 10 miles away. There are cascades of water and noxious compounds to repel invaders. And there are shields to withstand a rocket-propelled grenade.

A container ship that steamed into a Puerto Rican port Friday was old by commercial shipping standards but it had the latest in security measures, upgrades that convert it into a floating fortress designed to be impregnable to piracy.

[Cardhu]

No limit but - remember the other hunters need some sport too.

Much better hunting than in Disney World.

[Cardhu]

Captain Nemo I presume. Never mind you would not be in competition your enterprise will just mop up the braver ones that work hundreds of miles off shore. Not as big a catch but the stalking is more thrilling for some.

[Cardhu]

Imagine a ship full of armed Freepers - I think I will give that one a pass. :)

[Nuc 1.1]

Yeah Baby!!

[WKUHilltopper]

LOL!! Where do I mail the check??

[hosepipe]

NOW!!... thats what I'm talking about..
The mere video of the cruise could be saleable.. on dvd...

[rabidralph]

You mean, after everyone finds out who’ve they’ve been flaming all these years? LOL!

[PowderMonkey]

"You mean, after everyone finds out who’ve they’ve been flaming all these years? LOL!"

Should be fun to see who's still standing after all the gun smoke clears. Remember, Freepers...all incoming rounds have right of way!

[rabidralph]

LOL! That would be one unforgettable cruise.

[Cardhu]

Good point, I never thought of that.

I was fearful that the good ladies would packing and finding out that their 35 year old cyber-boyfriend is a little older and more decrepit than they could imagine. :)

[tiapam]

Thanks, but I think (o.k., I know) I’ll PASS! Not my type of cruise! LOL!

[MindBender26]

Can I get a nice cabin for two in Costal Paradise II, shade side please? The sun does so spoil the aim at sea.

[MasterGunner01]

For the price of the cruise, booze, and entertainment I will — specify the mounts and siting of your M2HB guns, specify the ammo you need, specify your crew's protective equipment (helmets, flak jackets), and train your gun crews in the care and feeding of Ma Duce. All you have to do Mr. Cruise Line is have a desire to protect your investment, be willing to do some paperwork, and have a check book. I can fix your piracy worries.

BTW, you could make money by renting the guns out to the passengers for recreational machine gun shoots. Most cruise lines would be surprised on how many cruise guests know how (or want) to shoot Ma Duce.

[rabidralph]

Well, that would take out the other half of participants. :-)