Many problems are relatively easy to solve with good advice, gear and people. If they aren't you just know some bastard is tying the solution in red tape for a reason. If in doubt it's money. The cost benefit equation must make sense to the owners or they wouldn't tolerate this. The vessel, cargo and insurance documents of the ships being seized by Somali pirates would make interesting reading. The insurance scams of ship owners in the days of sail spring to mind.
I don't doubt the guys are more competent than the pictures imply but I'd bet their key strengths are desparation, guts and night ops.
One day the poor crews will get decent gear (night vision, warning systems, weapons) and support to earn a dollar and return home without being taken by these wolves.
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