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To: John Koligman who wrote (164948)	11/17/2008 12:16:37 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Cavalry to the rescue... BLACKWATER “TO SEND ANTI-PIRACY SHIP TO GULF OF ADEN” mgn.com Monday, 27 October 2008 THE head of US-based private security firm Blackwater has been quoted as saying that his company is ready to send a ship to help protect merchant ships form Somali-based pirates. Speaking on TV shows in the US last week Erik Prince said Blackwater is now in 'active discussions' to provide armed guards for more than a dozen commercial shipping lines. In 2006 Blackwater bought the McArthur, an ex-research vessel. According to the firm's website The McArthur was reconfigured and modified and is now a “Blackwater Worldwide Maritime Security Support Craft”. The company says: “The McArthur is a multi-purpose maritime vessel designed to support military and law enforcement training, peacekeeping, and stability operations worldwide. With the latest technology and innovation, Blackwater Worldwide now provides a state-of-the art vessel with numerous capacities. The McArthur offers a full array of products, including state-of-the-art navigation systems and satellite based communication systems. Blackwater Worldwide is proud to offer the most modern technology and the most resourceful maritime solutions.” Mr Prince is quoted as saying: “Our concept is to use our boat, it’s a boat we bought about two and half years ago, it’s an old research vessel that we reconfigured to haul two Little Bird helicopters, three RIB [rigid inflatable] boats, and 35 security professionals. And it would be literally be a convoy escort boat -- where the RIBs could be out and deployed, and provide an outer screen similar to what a ground based personnel security detail would be. This is essentially a water based personal security detail, putting trained quality personnel between pirates and those they seek to plunder.”