New tactic of the Somali pirates: the Naval Action Group

The pirates have taken over the military tactics of modern naval operational groups with a gradation of means according to the teams and the danger. They don't have a frigate or a destroyer but that's all the same. The original tactic of the whaler and his two skiffs (the classic Pirate Action Group or PAG), derived from fishing tradition, remains in effect. But at first glance.

A gradation of means

Pirates are increasingly using a larger mother ship, often a previously captured fishing vessel (Taiwanese, Indian, Yemeni...), which allows them to go further and operate faster. The fishermen kept on board serve them both as a crew and as a human shield. In the event of a problem, or for lack of other means, the pirates use a large merchant ship (tanker, etc.) which thus plays the role of the command and support ship (a BPC), bringing both personnel reinforcements, fuel or food supplies, and providing dissuasive protection. It is difficult for soldiers to take military action against a tanker or a chemical tanker which may explode, especially since it often contains sailors held hostage on board.