Writhing water hose system designed to thwart pirates

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As modern-day piracy continues to be a real threat to ships in some parts of the world, people are likewise continually coming up with new ways of projecting crews and passengers against attacks. While some anti-piracy systems have utilized things such as sound waves and lasers, a new one uses something that is decidedly lower tech – flailing water hoses... Continue Reading Writhing water hose system designed to thwart pirates

Section: On the Water

Tags: Boats, Piracy, Security, Shipping, Weapons

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