In case you're wondering what the U.S. Coast Guard is doing about piracy you need look no farther than the official blog of the United States Coast Guard. On Tuesday March 15, 2011 Rear Admiral Kevin Cook, director of Prevention Policy, testified on the piracy issue before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Admiral Cook's testimony ranged from piracy to mariner safety. Admiral Cook reiterated the Coast Guard remains committed to helping reduce the threat of piracy.Read some of the other things we've written on piracy.
You can read Admiral Cook's testimony here.
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