Already been done from what I've read.hammy wrote:...
2 ) Learn the lessons of the past A) Institute a convoy system
difficult to impossible to do. The big merchant vessels are not a problem but private vessels, as well as fishing vessels, and smaller tramp steamers are a bit of a problem. As is the expanded area over which the pirates are operating.B) Organise shipping control so you know exactly who is where at all times
You don't need a "group" but with the catch and release policy chasing them down is rather futile.C) put hunting groups together and start chasing them
???D) construct a "stone aircraft carrier" on Socotra island
A squad would probably be enough but whoose marines? And who pays for them?...
F)All big merchant ships to carry marines ( 20 each ought to do it )
Given the number of vessels you are talking about a huge expense.G)All merchant ships to be fitted with the anti-pirate gear as used in the china sea in the 1920s ( a bit of barbed wire on the rails , and a fire hose or two is just pathetic ) Kevlar armour the bridge and the vital areas .