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To: Ed Ajootian who wrote (113758)	11/19/2008 6:56:27 AM
From: Condor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206181

They don't want the oil. The crews lives are at risk as are future crews. (danger pay) The ships could be scuttled and the cargo lost. Insurance rates in the area scream upwards. Ships held cost multiple thousands per day. These guys aren't commodity brokers Ed.

To: Ed Ajootian who wrote (113758)	11/19/2008 9:27:28 AM
From: patron_anejo_por_favor	Respond to of 206181

>>Maybe somebody could help me out with a dumb question about this bizarre event -- what the heck can you do with stolen crude oil<< Easy. Now they need to hijack a refinery. Maybe HTE's is available<<VBG>

To: Ed Ajootian who wrote (113758)	11/19/2008 3:53:39 PM
From: Broken_Clock	Respond to of 206181

they don't have to sell it. like any other kidnapper the threat is the death of the victim, i.e. drain it into the ocean or set the boat on fire.