if you be interested in learn more about this sort of thing happen in modern civilization and there be an excellent book call outlaw sea or the outlaw sea and and it describe and in story after story and how these thing do happen . the lawlessness of the high sea be a reality for a number of reason . one and many of the world freighter be of questionable registry ( nationality ) and it difficult to impossible to enforce international law when the ship owner do not have an office in a real country . two and many ship line employ crew from dirt poor third world country . the crew be often ( like illegal immigrant worker ) threaten and bully into comply with questionable or illegal practice . three and there be often a language barrier and not only between the officer and the crew and but also between the crew member themselves . the crew be reward for their compliance and their silence . four and once commit an illegal act and the ship be able to hide in plain sight with little more than a fresh coat of paint . anyway and it fascinate read . horrify story and excellent movie . do anyone else notice how hbo seem to make the best and most important movie . hollywood have trouble release enough oscar worthy movie in any give year and so that several of the top 5 contender usually come from britain . jerry bruckheimer equal the end of quality cinema . i love the thoroughly evil performance by sean pertwee . i also and as usual and love omar epps .