Chapter 597: Mutated Press Conference
After answering a few questions from reporters, the spokesperson for the Arrow Wolf Mercenary said with an impatient expression:
"Fellow journalists, I am very sorry if you have any distrust in the promise of the Arrow Wolf Mercenaries. Why don't you do it like this? Our satellites detected four suspected pirate speedboats approaching an Italian-flagged container ship in Somali waters, with the possibility of hijacking the vessel. It's up to me to broadcast the hijacking and counter-hijacking operations live to you. β
As soon as the spokesman's voice fell, a large virtual display appeared behind him, taking up almost the entire wall.
On the main screen in the center, a 10,000-ton freighter is sailing forward in the wind and waves, and the picture is so clear that even the faces of the crew walking on it can be clearly seen.
The secondary screen on the right is four speedboats of more than ten tons moving forward at high speed, and on each boat there are four or five black men with guns sitting or standing, and their expressions are relaxed, as if they are playing on a boat.
The secondary screen on the left is a picture of a command center, and the staff sits in front of the workbench and observes all kinds of virtual screens with full attention, and the virtual display screen constantly switches between various numbers and images.
The speaker half-turned his body to face the secondary screen on the left side, and drew a circle on it with the red laser pointer in his hand.
"This is the command hall of our maritime help center, and after receiving the help communication of the cargo ship and personnel, the staff who receive the alarm will mobilize advanced combat tools including satellites, warships, submarines, and aircraft to rescue the cargo ship or personnel calling for help. β
An Italian reporter did not raise his hand, he raised his voice and asked anxiously:
"Mr. Spokesman, since you already know that these four pirate speedboats are going to hijack our freighter, why don't you stop them now?"
As soon as the reporters heard that it made sense, they focused their inquiring attention on the spokesman, and many questions arose in their hearts: You will not deliberately put these Italians in danger in order to show off your combat ability, right?
The spokesman's gaze swept over the Italian reporter. Nodding to him, and not blaming him for not following the discipline of the press conference, he explained:
"I already said it was suspicious. Who among you can prove that they hijacked the Italian freighter? If we take measures now, if we accidentally injure a ship that is normally moving on the sea, I think our journalist friends will also condemn us, right?"
The reporters were dumbfounded.
The Italian journalist was still worried, and asked:
"Mr. Spokesman, they are armed with weapons, doesn't that prove that they are pirates?"
After he finished saying this, he also seemed to feel a little far-fetched, and explained:
"Mr. Speaker, I'm not saying that it's pirates who carry weapons, but they look ....... I'm sorry.
So when will it be proven that they are acting as pirates, and will you come to the rescue if we have lost our crew and cargo?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Reporter, as long as they have hijacking, such as verbal and forceful threats, they will be targeted by the Arrow Wolf mercenaries from any moment on. We will strive to protect every crew member and every ship from harm and loss. But if the crew is delayed in calling for help, we can't fully protect them from harm.
After all, it is impossible for our satellites to monitor every inch of the sea 24 hours a day. Therefore, it is necessary for you to remind your ships to seek help from us in the event of a hijacking. β
The spokesman pointed to the main screen in the middle with a laser pointer and said:
"The vessel is the Italian BM shipping company Doria, which is on a voyage to South Korea, carrying 380 million euros worth of equipment and electronics. If hijacked, it will cost you a lot.
Captain Andrea, thirty-two years old. First mate Luca, 58 years old, has a crew of 18 people. Among them was a woman.
I am very responsible to say that if the Italian maritime authorities could have watched your live broadcast as soon as possible and informed the shipping companies involved in the maritime affairs in a timely manner, the shipping companies would not have been lazy. Sending our statement and public frequency to the Doria, and Captain Andrea is not a fool, then we will soon receive their distress calls.
Journalists, if you have patience, just wait here for a while. If you're not interested, I'm announcing that this press conference is over, and you can pack up and go back for a drink or two, and I wish you all a great day in Juba. β
After the spokesman had said this, he gathered up the materials on the podium, walked to the side of the sofa and sat down, and a wolf soldier served him a cup of coffee.
The reporters were a little confused, how could this seem like a prepared action? Otherwise, how could they be so familiar with the situation of this freighter?
However, this is not the time for them to investigate, and it will be more true to ask Andrea about it later.
At this time, although the spokesman announced that the press conference was over, none of the reporters left, and they were all waiting for the first live broadcast of the anti-piracy operation.
They were speculating about what the wolf mercenaries would do? Will they go out on a warship? Impossible. Arriving at the scene in five minutes, how fast should the warship go? Is it a submarine? There is such a possibility, perhaps the wolf mercenaries have already ambushed the submarine nearby, waiting for the rabbit to take the bait.
The most likely is the plane, according to insiders, the Arrow Wolf mercenary has a high-speed aircraft, which can fly at a speed of several Machs, and no one can say how many Mach they are.
Regardless of what military unit arrived at the scene of the hijacking, they resorted to traditional expulsion or limited warning fire. If a warship or submarine arrives at the scene, will the pirates be arrested and held criminally responsible?
What are journalists' concerns?
The enthusiastic and worried Italian reporter was busy calling China to find out whether the country had informed the companies concerned of the statement of the wolf mercenary, and he was worried that if the "Doria" did not receive the notice from the company, the rescue time would be delayed and the lives of the crew would be threatened.
As the minutes ticked by, the distance between the pirate speedboat and the "Doria" was within fifteen nautical miles, and the civilian radar on the cargo ship should have spotted the four speedboats a long time ago. However, the rescue command center still did not receive a distress call.
The Italian journalist couldn't wait any longer, and he shouted to the spokesman, who was sitting on the couch drinking coffee:
"Sir, we can't wait, there is no time for rescue at all. For God's sake, give the order, right?"
The speaker got up from the couch, returned to the podium, and picked up his laser pointer.
"Sir, don't worry, according to our intelligence, Captain Andrea has been informed by the company. He has our public frequency number jΓΉ in his hand. So things aren't as bad as you think. β
Sure enough, as soon as his words fell, a distress call from Luca, the first mate of the "Doria", came from the press hall.
"Arrow wolf, arrow wolf, we are the Italian BM shipping company 'Doria' container ship, I am the first mate Lucca, and now our location is 51.464143 east longitude, 12.632778 north latitude. ......" (To be continued......) I1292