18 Anti-Piracy Weapons For Ships To Fight Pirates PDF
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In April 2009, when Israeli based cargo ship MV Africa Star was attacked by nine pirates, the ship’s crew
used coils of barbed wire to prevent pirates from climbing the ship. A major piracy attempt was thus
avoided using non-lethal anti-piracy method, a technique used to protect ships in piracy affected areas.
Anti-piracy technology has come a long way since then, with several powerful non-lethal weapons
introduced on ships to prevent piracy attacks.
Merchant ships now plying in high piracy affected areas such as Gulf of Aden (GOA) carry Armed Guards
along with a series of non-lethal weaponry to thwart any kind of piracy attempt.
Mentioned herein is a list of non-lethal anti-piracy weapons that are used or can be used to fight piracy at
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The anti-piracy laser device uses a non-lethal laser beam to provide a visual warning to pirates and
distract them temporarily. The laser device can be used during both day and night and can be easily
operated by the ship’s crew.
Learn about BAE’s anti-piracy laser system and LSD 100 laser system here.
3. Water Cannon
Water cannon is another non-lethal weapon which is extensively used on merchant’s vessels. As an anti-
piracy method, the device delivers a powerful and impenetrable stream of water that blows away pirates
trying to board the ship. The cannon can also quickly fill the pirates’ boats to slow them down and hinder
their manoeuvrability.
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Most of the water cannon anti-piracy systems can be remotely controlled from a safe position on ships.
Secure Ship is another type of electric fence system which can be effectively used to prevent pirates from
climbing ships.
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The system consists of a series of hoses which are dangled on the port and starboard sides of the
vessel. Seawater is passed through the nozzles at a force of 0.2 MegaPascal, which makes the hoses go
in unpredictable whirling motion, generating enough force to seriously hurt anyone who gets in the way.
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This is not an exhaustive list of anti-piracy weapons which are or have been used against pirates at high
seas. In fact, many of them have not yet been used or implemented on ships. However, if the situation
demands, they can potentially be used as non-lethal weapons to keep pirates away from merchant
vessels.
Do you know any other successful anti-piracy weapon for maritime piracy?
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Some of the techniques shown here are a little more than ridiculous. Why carry non lethal
devices when encountering pirates. That is like taking a ‘knife to a gun fight’.
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These weapons are just a waste of time and money. If pirates do not hesitate to injure or kill
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I think I agree with the rest of the comments. Just get out the big guns and forget spraying
them down with a hose. If they won’t hesitate to kill them, then at least come prepared.
You guys leaving reply’s about how ineffective these weapons are have obviously never left
the comfort of your western country. Your “Big guns” will get you thrown in prison, or denied
access in MANY of the developing nations that need supplies delivered by Sea Vessel. I
personally think that at least a few of these weapons are genius.
Mike says
FEBRUARY 20, 2014 AT 1:03 AM
We just recently watched the movie “Captain Phillips” I watched. the water cannon fail I saw
how easy the pirates got on board. If each of the crew had something as simple as a 1911A
They would have not gotten on board. A few M4’s or MP5’s would have been much better.
Why in God’s name would they sail in pirated infested water without having at least a few
firearms on board.Remember the best defense against a bad guy with a gun (which the pirates
had.) Is a good guy with a gun,
Mike says
FEBRUARY 20, 2014 AT 1:05 AM
P.S.
The X26 TAZER is great but less than 100 % reliable. I have one on the left side of my belt as I
write this. On the right side of my belt I have a Glock 37 in .45GAP And yes I am a cop.
John says
MAY 20, 2014 AT 1:30 PM
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Cheap 30-06 rifles. Cheap qualification course for officers. Problem solved.
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Capt.B.Vij says
JULY 8, 2014 AT 2:31 AM
Very well written article, i have faced piracy attacks and we were hijacked for 6 days in African
waters, above points are valid but i would like to add some.
1. When entering High risk areas, Your AIS should be switched off as pirates get basic info
through their AIS fitted on mother ships.(One of the pirates told me that they got info from AIS)
Keep your LRIT on.
2. If pirates are near and trying to board, do not resist and surrender.There is no point fighting
with them as they are normally on drugs.
3. Your Citadel should have enough water,food, first aid for at least 48hrs. Communication
system of citadel should be checked (Sat phone and VHF should be installed)
Rest Like many people have already suggested. Give us training on weapons(only volunteers),
we dont need security guards. We need weapons(kept in masters custody). Once pirates
realize that most of the ship are alert and carrying weapons they will find another job.
Capt.Vij
yess i m totally agrer to the rest of the comments non lethal weaponss.. wastage of
time,money… and some times livessss….. just give me mp5 or Ak47 … and only me is
enough for the bad guysss.. the piratesss
doru says
AUGUST 15, 2014 AT 11:59 AM
All is non lethal , why ? they are using rpg non lethal when they aim the bridge before boarding
? better ” kill them all ”
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Hi I worked at sea as Bosun 38 years. Thanks god never had incident like pirates, of course
many stovais we abail tu manage the situation. Also Barbara port went aut & bough provision
& stores. The people ther nice and cool . Few organisations spiling there cuntry reputation . I
pray god give them good education.
Noobs says
JANUARY 11, 2015 AT 7:41 PM
Ofcourse, weapons such as guns and explosive grenades are prohibited onboard. Your ship
will be detained once those weapons are found that’s why “we” seafarers only can use those
kind of weapons. FYI, our shipping company only provides razor wires. We only use dummies,
razor wire and fire hoses. Or alternatively hire a pirate guard.
khan says
JANUARY 11, 2015 AT 11:12 PM
You can not enter many countries with an armed military on your ship. the solution is you have
armed military ships that maintain in International waters. If a large insurance consortium was
to maintain a armed soldiers of shore, they could arm a ship in international waters and do
helicopter removal of the armoury, so as to never break national laws
zali says
APRIL 23, 2015 AT 10:07 PM
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Luke says
APRIL 20, 2016 AT 12:00 AM
just fit a bunch of 50. cals and howitzers and shoot the pirates they runawy then
Deenohh says
JULY 24, 2016 AT 8:34 PM
The bottom line is most of the pirates do this because they understand that the likelihood of
facing lethal resistance is low and the rewards are huge. A few M-4’s in a locker under the
Captain’s or Masters control and a few weeks training for a few qualified deck crew would do
nicely. Nobody should have to face armed murderers with water hoses or other absurdities
listed here. Many of these pirates have grenades and other explosives that will do serious
damage unless they are held off and engaged at range. It’s too late when your attackers are
alongside and threaten the ship with a few blocks of semtex. For those jurisdictions that want
to make a fuss, that would stop in a hurry if the shipping companies simply refused to enter
ports along shipping lanes with heavy pirate activity
#IamMensan-awaji says
OCTOBER 10, 2016 AT 2:52 PM
It would be better if the countries that this ships passes through have an agreement with each
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other (to allow weapons on board) to avoid breaking of laws. Because it would be
inappropriate for you to be fighting a beast with a stick. They are reading this and they know
you can’t harm them but they can. From captain to the least post on board should be trained
on how to use guns and other lethal weapons and they should be allowed to use them on
pirates! Or else piracy will continue, kidnapping and killing of sailors also. While there
international law will be there and can’t found out the culprit.
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This is absolutely stunning that these are the only options to deter men that are clearly willing
to kill those onboard the ship you want to defend. There must be some way to allow
international shipping with a SMALL amount of defensive LETHAL firepower.
I think the shipbourne launcher could be a good idea. They’ve been increasing the different
kinds of rounds it can use. Including air burst rubber ball grenades, I think a good air burst
munition for this sort of thing would be in the idea of a Molotov cocktail. Perhaps a burst
munition that would spread A flammable substance across the boat crew that could be lit by a
flare from the same Cannon. Putting a Napalm like substance in a skip will surely push the
crew out of the skin very quickly. Make sure to have plenty of ammo is hitting a Target moving
on the water while you’re moving on the water can be very very difficult. I’ve also seen
launchers that could be fitted to fire paintballs filled with teargas like gel. Not sure how effective
it would be but I’ve been CS gassed before and that’s a really really unpleasant. Love the idea
of the antipersonnel radar weapon hands down one of the best things you can do to make
someone feel like they’re on fire is a sure-fire way no pun intended to stop someone. I’ve seen
these weapons demonstrated in the US and they are devastating. Former Special Forces
soldiers were brought to their knees in seconds.
The best solution is to smother the pirates with love. Pirates are people too. Invite them on
board for tea and scones. Invite them to come and visit you at home, maybe for thanksgiving.
Give them a small gift for coming and watch their little faces light up with sheer joy. Remember,
treat them as you would want to be treated. Then let ’em have it with a long burst fro an M16.
Make sure you wish them a Merry Christmas !
Sy says
MAY 15, 2018 AT 10:13 PM
These non-lethal weapons may seam more humane, but they are not.
Pirates have no problem killing innocent people. Using these weapons puts the life of the next
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people than to protect the lives of pirates who have no problem killing innocent people.
Also, increasing the chance of death for pirates will deter future pirates more than simply
making it more difficult for the imminent attack to take place.
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Having just sailed for over a week through the pirate areas off Yemen and Somalia, what are
we doing to stop them? Absolutely nothing. Machine guns, plus other weapons which are
lethal at a distance, are the only things which will work. Shoot all of them, then send the bodies
back to Somalia in the vessel they arrived in. The trouble is, there’s now a big industry of
protecting vessels from piracy. Stuff them, and send in a few U boats while we’re at it. A bunch
of savages is holding the world’s shipping to ransom.
All the governments of the world have an army! These armies are armed to the teeth with
weapons because that is how you fight violence, terrorism, dictators and criminals!
They expect us to use jet washers, loud noises and bright lights or hide in a sealed box and
wait for rescue that may never happen, against all eyes and teeth, skinny scumbag cowards
with machine guns who are looking to kidnap, kill or behead us and destroy our way of lives.
These cowards still carry on with the fully armed Navy war ships in the vicinity! How ridiculous
can it get? They should be blown out of the water in an instant in the name of human rights!
Good decent human beings ‘human rights’!
They can operate freely loaded to the hilt with guns but, if you have a gun on a yacht it is a
major hassle?
There should be a worldwide law to allow yacht owners to possess weapons of their choice
locked up on board and no chance of prison for killing a pirate, hijacker or thief that tries to
board your vessel.
Rob says
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 AT 5:21 AM
What is the mindset of creating “non-lethal” methods of thwarting pirate attacks, when the
pirate has no qualms about blowing your brains out with a rifle or pistol? The best method is to
KILL THEM BEFORE THEY BOARD AND KILL YOU, and so they don’t continue to be a lethal
problem for other ships at sea. Why not nail them mercilessly with a .50 caliber machine gun
mounted on the deck? I just don’t get such a viewpoint that it’s okay to let them kill you, but be
a nice guy and not kill them?
I was thinking about a design by where a flame throwing device could be manufactured to be
operated manually or from a safe distance by the crew of a large ship. I was going to suggest
Molotov cocktails, but it was already there.
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In regards to non-lethal weaponry, if Pirates are attempting to board Your large vessel, rest
assured They will kill You if told to so fighting fire with fire is only fair. After all, They are the
Aggressors.
I’m a retired 30-year naval intelligence professional. I’ve been reading about this piracy
situation it seems like forever. My suggestion is to have the U.N. warn the Somalis (and other
perpetrators of this practice) to “cease and desist” their piracy practices. When this warning is
ignored, as it will be, then the U.N. should stand-up an international anti-piracy taskforce,
composed of all countries whose ships pass through piracy-prone areas, with the mission of
destroying every boat from the high water mark to 100 NM inland. Draconian you say, Yes!, but
an effective, direct action solution to a problem that has been plaguing sea-borne commerce
since the beginning of time.
I read theses solutions and they are all a joke. Just kill them. Not so long ago merchant ships
were armed and no one thought anything of it. Now in the absurd namby pamby nanny world
we live in, no one can defend themselves. Why can’t any vessel transiting the waterways of
the world be arm as it sees fit? Why is it a problem when you pull into a port with weapons that
are secured, and they want to arrest you? Are they going to help you when you are 30 miles
offshore and defenseless? No vessel should go anywhere without a centerfire semiautomatic
rifle and a shotgun, at a minimum. This is ridiculous. If you don’t care to go armed, well, then
don’t. But don’t require that I cannot defend myself. It’s utterly absurd.
What is missing from the comments is the fact that increasing weapons on the ship could
create a mini “arms race”. Pirates will expect more firepower, so they will BRING more
firepower. For example, they may start shooting from a distance, launch an RPG, etc., in the
same way that an increase in personal firearms in the home INCREASE the danger and risk of
death and injury.
the cargo ship is a moving castle for gods sake. How about hot tar, dropping a big cannon ball
into their boat with a moveable ramp. I know i wouldn’t want gas poured on me and seeing a
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Pepe says
DECEMBER 12, 2019 AT 8:08 PM
What about Marine Armor System? It is the onlyest system in the world that really runs
Jose says
DECEMBER 30, 2019 AT 7:08 PM
People are generally motivated in actions by the experiences of others – the modern “western”
penchant for leniency and other such ridiculous measures only teaches potential criminals that
they can get away with piracy etc…..give up the useless ideas and shoot to kill ALL pirates –
every time….how many times does the feeble “west” need to be taught this VERY BASIC
lesson…..FFS…….!!!
I’m amazed how these americans think that the whole world is like them. “god, guns and guts”.
Completely violent misinformed derelicts who are totally ignorant about international laws. Of
course. They live in a bubble.
My dear gringo friends… You can dream about your guns and your cowboy stories, but the fact
is, that fire arms will guarantee you a comfy place in jail in any other developed country, the
moment your weapons are found.
Do I think that vessels should be allowed to carry a minimum of lethal “self defense”
mechanisms? Yes, of course.
But unfortunately, the laws say otherwise and your misinformation and ignorance is
overwhelmingly infantile.
Shoot first. (2km+ for a .50 mg.) Shoot to kill. And make sure any survivors have no way to get
back to land. Word will get around quickly among the pirates….. and the local sharks, too! 😉
Spraying pirates with water?I don’t think you quite understand if these guys manage to get on
to your ship what would happen,these are not guys with a three piece suit rather armed with a
gun pointed to your head who will not hesitate to pull the trigger and strip the ship for a few
dollars, you should be armed to the teeth with machine guns and at least shoot out their vessel
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to sink it, some of these guys dont play games and don’t care! Spray them with water!??
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