I was wondering why we are not jamming he pirate’s satcom? They were able to make and receive calls.
I doubt that the DDG has a SEAL team aboard. The LHD on the other hand, might. Why not approach the escape boat underwater, tie a line to the prop shaft and slowly drag it towards the DDG?
Or we could send them some rations with enough morphine in them to knock out everyone.
There are always options.
Ha, that's actually a good idea and pretty funny. Imagine the "pirates" waking up to find themselves moving ever closer to the Navy ship. ("WTF?") And when one comes out to try to cut the line, as they surely will, a sniper takes them out.
If the President wanted a SEAL team on that boat, they'd of had plenty of time to get one anywhere they are needed.
That's what's neat about having meat-eating warriors at the ready. This is a classic op for SEAL teams. It's not like holding a base or taking an airport or "peacekeeping"...
If I were in the hands of pirates, thugs, muzzies or anybody I'd want a SEAL team to come get me. I'll let the FBI burn compounds, shoot women and fight music piracy. You know, the really important stuff.