Maritime Terror
Synopsis
Last year, 445 pirate attacks were recorded globally, resulting in 359 seamen taken hostage and 21 murdered.
Synopsis
Captain Pottengal Mukundan of the International Maritime Bureau discusses the alarming rise in piracy in the Malacca Strait, a region notorious for maritime crime. In 2004, 21 seamen were killed, and 71 others were reported missing, presumed dead. The documentary features a simulated pirate attack conducted by Malaysian Security Services, demonstrating the tactics used by armed pirates. Analysts express concerns about the potential for terrorist attacks on commercial shipping, particularly following the September 11 attacks and the bombing of the Limburg supertanker off Yemen.
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Why Watch
- See a simulated pirate attack by Malaysian Security Services.
- Find out how the USS Cole was attacked by a small boat.
- Meet Captain Pool Mundan tracking pirate activities.
- Discover the collaboration between Southeast Asian navies.
Did You Know
- In 2006, there were 445 recorded pirate attacks worldwide.
- 359 seamen were taken hostage by pirates last year.
- 21 seamen were murdered in pirate attacks last year.
- The USS Cole was attacked by terrorists using a small boat after September 11.
- The Limburg supertanker was attacked with only 3.5 kg of explosives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pirate attacks were recorded last year?
There were 445 pirate attacks recorded last year.
What happened to the crew of the Alonda Rainbow during the hijacking?
The original crew was set adrift in a life raft by the pirates.
What was the explosive weight used in the attack on the Limburg super tanker?
The explosive used in the attack on the Limburg was calculated to be around 3.5 kg.
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