[kimlangley7]

You need a minimum of 6 professionals per ship to defend it. They need to be equipped with 3-4 Barrett .50 cal sniper rifles > semi automatic for distance stuff, then some 7.62 semi auto or maybe some full auto .. 3 shotguns > if the pirates get in close and lastly > pistols when all goes to hell.

The biggest thing the pirates have is the RPG > the RPG self destructs at 900 meters > the Barrett is good to 1500m..

I think just the fact that the pirates approach a ship and they receive small arms fire .. that would deter them from the outset and they would go find something more docile.

But >> engage with the barrett and pour it on....

the 6 man team would provied port starboard security 3 men per side..

ships crew would assist with basic lookout.