This morning, entering the Gulf of Oman, our first closeup of a warship. Likely American, but no identification, electronic or otherwise.
Preparing for pirates, a petroleum products tanker tests a fire hose.
At 1445, after the captain said we'd soon be out of the pirate zone, we're taking evasive action. Two suspicious fishing boats mean we're into a wide turn with pronounced heel. From the window at the back of the bridge, you can see our circle above the containers.
1655. Back on course after a complete circle and nearing the Strait of Hormuz. Another fishing boat, but this displays proper identification.
Sunset between Iran and Oman. Through this strait passes 17% of the world's oil, so a thought for the day: ransom payments for large ships are now said to average about five million dollars.
November 26 - With the help of my friend Chris, I think we’ve identified the warship above as the USS Anzio. She’s a Ticonderoga class cruiser currently on counter-piracy operations.
