Rules of Engagement – when pirates attack… UPDATED Rob Almeida Total Views: 35 February 22, 2011 Based on today’s tragic events, I would like to update my previous ROE discussion with the following statement: Anyone traveling through the Arabian Sea or Gulf of Aden on a ship or private yacht should be highly prepared and ready to defend themselves using deadly force. If a boat is close enough to yell at you, they are already too close. Shoot first, ask for forgiveness later. Follow the Forum discussion here . Tags: Piracy News Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,963 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,963 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles Maritime Security No U.S. Military Response To Surge In Piracy, Says Mattis By Idrees Ali (Reuters) The United States is closely watching a recent increase in piracy off the coast of Somalia, a senior U.S. military official said on Sunday as Defense... April 23, 2017 Total Views: 119 Maritime Security Incidents Somali Piracy Risk Still High, Warns UN The hijacking of a tanker off Somalia’s coast shows the threat pirates still pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, a risk that may also hamper the Horn of... March 17, 2017 Total Views: 49 Interesting Somali Pirates Release Hijacked Tanker (Reuters) Somali pirates who seized a Comoros-flagged oil tanker have released the ship and its eight Sri Lankan crew, bringing the first hijacking since 2012 to an unusually swift conclusion... March 16, 2