Somali Pirates Taken Down By Special Forces Mercenaries

Summary by Krater

This documentary details the harrowing ordeal of the cargo ship Iceberg I and its crew, who were held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly three years, and the PMPF's eventual rescue operation.

From the video

Answers: How was the hijacked ship Iceberg I rescued from Somali pirates?

• Somali piracy
• Maritime security
• Hostage rescue operations
• Private military companies
• Puntland Maritime Police Force

What it concludes

• The Gulf of Aden is the main route for ships taking the entrance to the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
• Piracy in Somalia is a symptom of a lack of effective government and rule of law.
• Armed guards on commercial vessels have effectively stopped ship hijackings by pirates.
• The Puntland Maritime Police Force successfully rescued the crew of the Iceberg I after a prolonged standoff.
• The B-10 recoilless rifle was used effectively to penetrate the ship's steel during the rescue operation.