Friday, April 24, 2009

Dream Job?

Not quite my cup 'o' tea, but for those out there with the sea in your blood and a visceral hatred of pirates in your veins, this might be the perfect job:

WORLDWIDE VESSEL AND AIRCRAFT EXTRACTION AND PROTECTION SERVICES
Whether you're a mortgagee, owner, charterer or insurer, Vessel Extractions, LLC ("VessEx") can free your ships and aircraft from difficult situations. Our experienced team of master mariners, crewmen, and aircraft pilots can recover your valuable assets from virtually any location in the world and return them to your rightful possession. Our unique service, operated by experienced mariners, aviators, and maritime lawyers, can maximize your recovery while minimizing your risk.

Weer'd? Paul? Bob? Anyone want a stab at this?

That is all.

5 comments:

Old NFO said...

They do it "legally", there are a few others that will put strike teams on, up armour, and weaps to allow "discouragement" of pirates :-)

Paul, Dammit! said...

I've read this guy's books- he's the real deal- an experienced captain and a lawyer, to boot. I'd suggest his book 'freighter captain' to anyone! He talks about employing voodoo priests and hookers to get his ship back after it was seized-

Anonymous said...

Hm. I have a little Officer of the Deck time on ships and vessels ranging from six foot RHIBs to 15,000 ton warships, plus some engineering knowledge, and a fair competency behind most weapons.

Unfortunately, if I had wanted to keep doing interesting things like that, I probably should have stayed in...

Heath J said...

I'd sign up for a tour, if the guy in question could secure a few decent contracts.

I have absolutely no issue with gunning down skinnies in a bass boat, bent on causing trouble.

Pay's just a bonus.

Weer'd Beard said...

I think I'll need to get my SCUBA tanks Hydro-Inspected.

Don't tell the Wife!