Houthis Lose a Blowfish (USV)| MV Pumba Dodges the Houthi in the Red Sea
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- 🚨This video contains the scene of the explosion of an Uncrewed Surface Vessel. No one was injured in the video and we condemn violence.🚨
Houthis Lose a Blowfish (Uncrewed Surface Vessel)
July 21, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the successful defense of the containership MV Pumba by its embarked security detachment in the Red Sea versus an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) launched by the Houthis.
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🚨In a surprise move, RUclips has removed its restriction. It does not help for all the earlier views, but at least they granted the appeal.
A massive thank you for all the support, both verbal and monetary. I appreciate it. You are all too kind.🚨
Google's first rule used to be "do no evil". But their first rule now is "maximize profit". They might stop giving you money, but they don't stop slapping the adverts on and making money for them.
@@cageordieYea, thats the dirty part about it. If they actually pocket the money 100% as opposed to running the ads for free or no ads at all, I'm inclined to call it fraud.
@@cageordie
They changed from "do no evil" to "do evil"!
No worries , RUclips will find something else to go full potato over . They just cannot help themselves .
It is weird that they do this, but they make the rules (however screwed up they are). I agree that RUclips is probably the best platform to reach the largest audience, worldwide (even though I am far from monetized, myself).
youtube needs to realize that i am an adult and don't wish for censorship
It's not about you being an adult. They are running their own Silicon Valley agenda. The lefties from Twitter ; have now gone over there to play internet Karen.
Im an author on psychology and the collapse of civilisations - I've had h 4 t 3 warnings and suspensions for basic boring factual comments. And at least 50% of my comments get deleted
They know what is good for you, and me, apparently, and we are wrong.
Problem is they cannot control what other people do, or who has access to it. Parents are dropping the ball by not setting up security on their kids accounts. Google is dropping the ball by banning innoculous stuuff like shooting targets, while allowing pron, calls to violence, the AI google is using for all this stuff has a room temp IQ.
All that censorship and my kids still get inappropriate content in those annoying shorts while I can't watch an informative video without it being demonetized.
What’s my favorite band you ask ?
Houthi and the blowfish!
😂 someone who named them has a sense of humor
You win the Internet.
Stop simping please
"Houthi" is actually more properly pronounced "hootie", since there is no English "th" (soft or hard) sound in Arabic or any semitic language. In general "th" is a rendering of the hard or emphatic "t" of other languages.
@@LivingTreeCarpentry😂😂😂
You may not be getting paid by RUclips but you have my appreciation for yet another great video !!!!
I appreciate that!
+1
Exactly.
This channel demonetized, RUclips is a terrible business,
@@0987-t4f utterly. Terrible.
Thanks for the continued effort to bring us "What's going on with shipping"
Thanks for this unbiased channel. Thanks everyone who supports this unbiased channel.
Positive waves.
Upvote based on the title alone.
How long has Sal been waiting for a chance to use this pun?
@@bweresquirrel8279 Since he started drinking everytime he mentions the Bab El Mandeb
You are getting demonitized because you are speaking the Truth. It's simple as that.
Eli Pariser...he definitely proved it on stage... 2011 stuff he made, really an eyeopener
TEDTalk 2011 By Eli Pariser will explain how it works, its complex a bit
Same thing they did to Epstein amirite 🤦♂️ #votetrump
Parasite @@nonsequitor
Amen
Another reason to think that it was visually radio controlled is that it was done during the day
Never underestimate the value of the individual marksman. Thanks, Sal . My first world news source!
Having watched a few of the videos of warships shooting at pirate vessels using heavy armaments and ciws it begs the question why they fire tons of ammunition when the guys on board here used very few rounds
@@johnj4860 Insurance. You don't want to take a chance that there is something different about THIS ship which prevents small arms from doing the job.
RUclips should NOT demonitize your videos.
Hopefully a platform with more reasonable terms can rise to become meaningful competition.
@@JeffinTD Truth Social? lol
They have been coming down hard on a LOT of creators and users across their platform.
Their *censorship* is in over-drive for the election.
@@obsidianjane4413 odysee 🤙
Why
Thanks for your informed coverage on this subject and for presenting it in a manner that is clearly understandable.
You are welcome!
So glad I found your channel as son in law is merchant marine on ship in that area. You've given me great source of information to check in on him.Thanks.Keep up the great work
They are not demonetizing to censor your content. They are demonetizing to increase their profits.
RUclips has been censoring a lot of content creators. There's been a lot of upset going on for different issues. Gun channels in particular seemed to be in their crosshairs.
You know it's rotten when they still advertise on videos, but refuse to pay the creator for all the views. Clearly they're not so worried about explosions that they wouldn't sell adds. And seriously. Does anyone really believe advertisers are fussy enough to not want to sell products to people who like guns or explosions? Because that's the lie YT keeps telling us, and I don't believe it for a moment.
RUclips will be the one that pays in the end. They are going to l9se their premier streaming spot when none of the streamers feel like their work effort is rewarded or even safe
@@aurorauplinks but, it's not just this channel. Creators on all ends of the universe have issues with RUclips now. Whether it's doing yoga, dress hauls or talking about guns. The Karens basically screwing up popular channels all over the place.
This is ironic enough to mention. I did post a comment, it wasn't offensive.. But it did get shadow blocked. So the censorship is by no means limited to content creators..
Thanks! Didn't know they demonetize for showing explosions.
Wow...thanks!
@@wgowshipping i think that depends who is blowing what up tbh
Anything to do with firearms or explovsives. It's a highly "woke" corporation that wants to spread their political philosophy because they can.
@@ivanbluetarski9071 if it's Ukraine or ISrael and a mainstream publication, its absolutely kosher. If it's anyone else,. oyyyy its evil war mongering, right!
Thank you Sal for all the great information you provide!
On today's episode of What's going on with shipping: the Houthi Rebz strike again at Sal's monetization, but miss the target in [or around] the THE Bab Al-Mandab🍻
If a group controls the capitol city for a decade are they still rebels?
Super Thanks sent. Let's vote with our wallets.
The problem is, we don't have a president that knows how to be proportional.
drink
@@cheddar2648Just did! 😁
They're shooting like they're buying the ammo
Do you own any firearms? Not sure what caliber they're using but... this was less than 20 rounds to protect a multimillion dollar ship and multi million dollar cargo on top of it. I think the company is willing to spare 19 missed rounds. RUclips commenters... jeez. Think first maybe?
@@mikew3194 me when I hootie and BLOW NATO
@@mikew3194 the original comment claimed the opposite, that they shooters were not shooting much at all. I also think that they'd be firing on automatic mode to be able to walk the shots onto target instead of trying to be sharpshooters. Kudos to the gunners for hitting the boat like that.
@@shuki1you’re not walking in a FAL, you’re missing on automatic. They chose to place their shots and it worked out well.
@@shuki1back to your gaming chair now
"Good job blyat!" 😆
The irony 😂
Came to the comment section the second I heard it😂😂
My Counter Strike days are coming back to me. 😁
This is basically my entire experience with Dota. The highest praise you can receive.
Cyka
Sorry that YT is so blind to what is really happening in the world so glad you showed it Sal, keep up the good work.
That was a good shot!
eSysman has gotten a lot of questions over the years about weapons on ships and why that is not a thing for yachts, except instances like this where a team steps onboard in international waters and then steps off again still in international waters.
Cheers!
Thanks! Sal. Keep up the good work.
You keep mispronouncing Barbara Mandrell! 🤣 Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for posting all the interesting informative background information that affects world events. Censorship allows propaganda lies conspiracy theories to replace the facts. I haven't watched public news in many many years making channels like yours so important.
That was uhhh...A LOT cooler than I thought it was going to be!
Don't give 'em navigation hints, Sal!
I am sure they people are learning how to do things from other place beside RUclips. Those houti is lacking high end equipment and high end equipment with optics cost money. They are trying to do attacks without it breaking the bank. RUclips probably is going off the loud gunfire and explosions which could mark a video for closer inspection
Always nice to stop by and see good ol Sal! ….thank you as always….Tom
It’s unfortunate to say the least that RUclips feels the need to demonetize videos with such a broad brush. I always look forward to your videos though!
Thanks! As always, very informative. Fair winds and following seas. A&D
" Blyat "! Russian! Question, can viewers still donate on a demonitized video? Your commitment to sharing pertinent knowledge is appreciated!
You can, and I appreciate you asking.
Sal, yes its a FN, well known to UK, Australians, New Zealanders and others as the "SLR" (Self Loading Rifle). 7.62mm has more stopping power at range compared to 5.56mm.
AKA “the right arm of the free world “
It's Russian. At the end the nearest voice said "Взорвали" ("Vzorvali", sounds like "zavaliye", = "blown up") several times, after the USV has exploded. The Ukrainian word would have been "Вибухнули" (Vybukhnuly) .. similar spelling, but completely different pronunciation.
Furthermore, the guys were speaking in Russian and in English alternatingly. That means at least 2 Russian and 2 English speakers.
"Good job , blyat" can also only be Russian, but not Ukrainian.
It might be Ukrainian as well. Note that Ukraine is much russified during soviet times. As well as Bialorussian, wich is russified even more.
@@antasosam8486 I didn't say anything about the nationality. But the language was clearly Russian, not Ukrainian.
@@The8thSpirit russian is the nationality, language is " russian language". No offence.
@@antasosam8486The last time: "Russian speaker" doesn't say anything about nationality. Period.
@@antasosam8486 Most likely Russians on the security team, though. It's a lot better gig than going to Ukraine...
If you didn't get demonetized every other video for showing a Hooti attack, you could afford one of those enhance computers Sal.
Thank you for another incredible update!
Hang in there Sal I appreciate your hard work. Thanks for doing what you do
I see what you did there Sal!! Hootie?!?! Houthi?!?!! Hahaha...
only reason i’m watching. pure genius.
"Good job Lads". Made me weep a bit...
It was "blyat", not lads. Russian speakers don't use such words as "lad" .
@@GTI8855thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was lads too before I went back and relisted to it.
A classic episode! It's a good thing I had a fresh drink ready! Really good to see the boat was stopped before it hurt anyone. But this conflict is far, far from over.
nice placement of the recording on that wall street journal page! ;)
Thanks for noticing! I chuckled about that one.
Because the explosion was small, doesn't mean the entire payload detonated. It's possible there was more, that didn't.
Agreed, or perhaps they hit the fuel tank and that's why the explosion was small
@@rchap-grab Neither gasoline nor diesel oil explodes if the tank is hit and that's the only plausible fuels to use for something like this so no, it was not the tank.
That would be a very poor bomb design with large risk of only partial utilization of the explosives even when detonated as thought so I think it was the whole bomb load we saw explode.
@@skunkjobbexactly. Not like it was such a small one anyway, we're seeing this through a wide angle phone camera, some 10 stories above and at least 50m away - perspective matters.
@@skunkjobb Yeah that was a pretty large blast, I dont know why others are claiming its a partial small blast. I also wonder if once under threat the drone operator command detonated the payload hoping for a kill.
The World with peace, unity, integrity and love,,, watching from berbera somaliland rep,,
Having grown up completely landlocked, what I knew about ships and shipping was almost zero. I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks for great work.
Houthi and the Blowfish were a popular band back in the 1990's. There's a new tribute band out of Yemen called Houthi and the Blowhards. Word is they give out free Yemen-aide at their concerts.
“Hootie and the Blowfish”.
"When life gives you Yemen...give Yemen aid!" Frankie Boyle.
@@schiz0phren1c That is both terrible and fantastic.. Well played.
@@M3rVsT4H Thank you sir, I shall both dwell upon my terrible ways and improve my fantastic modes...
any affiliation with restaurant "Hooters"???...
Title is a WINNER !!
As someone with YT premium, you should still deserve the money I pay them, as it’s not like there are ever ads to show me anyway. Seems like an easy way to not pay creators
Their habit of demonetization is one of the key reasons I never subbed to premium. Adblock + Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee
This is the reason I don't subscribe to yt premium
Son in law is on a container ship that just left that area so I'm so glad he's safe
Excellent video, was surprised how flat the seas were at that time. A quote popped into my had when i saw this, "and boom goes the dynamite" Thanks Sal
The Houthis probably wait for calm seas to launch an attack. In waves they'd lose what little control they had in the video.
Because of the fire the sea water will be dry and plenty of salt will be available for export
Naw... " Pop goes the diesel! " (* Fertiliser + Diesel, aka Ammonium Nitrate & Fuel Oil = ANFO explosive *)
I only watch your channel every once in a while. However, I really appreciate you keeping us updated on what is happening there at the Bab al-Mandab. Have a drink on me 🍻
RUclips IS GIVING MANY RUclipsRS A HARD TIME.
They hate guns.
Well maybe YT wants Elon Musk to buy, that’ll end the censorship.
@@dirtfarmer7472 He might not have enough money. I believe that Google owns YT.
@@karlheinzvonkroemann2217 THAT is correct!!
You should see the anti imperialist side of demonetization.
These weapons are 60-70 years old, I was using this “Belgium FN” rifle during my service in the 70s. All fired standard nato ammunition. Still used today.
Finally, defending themselves!
YT deletes my commnts for saying the same.
@@johncheresna YT needs reasons? That's a first.
@@johncheresna Me too!
Thanks!
I’m actually surprised how long shipping concerns have endured this extreme risk.
You can see shrapnel hit the shooters after the explosion. One guy says, "I'm hit in the face". This may have caused much damage closer to the explosion.
If only they made mobile phones with horizontal cameras 😢🤦♂️
If only people were smart enough to hold the Camera properly... Jeeze...
(* Yea, for you Noobs: vertically it is a Phone, horizontally it is a Camera, capice? And leave the auto-rotate on! *)
wtf ! no
The lenses are round, so the image they create is round. Wish they'd put a square image sensor in the camera. And if you hold the phone vertically, it could use the same crop dimensions as when held horizontally to create an identical landscape recording. (If you really wanted a portrait video, they could add a setting in the camera UI to force it. Since with a square sensor, it could make the same recording in portrait mode whether you're holding the phone vertically or horizontally.)
🚢🔥 Incredible breakdown of the recent Houthi attack on the container ship in the Red Sea! Your detailed analysis sheds light on the complex dynamics of maritime security and the challenges faced by modern vessels. The insights into the operational tactics and the response from the armed security team are particularly valuable. It’s a stark reminder of the evolving threats in our shipping lanes and the importance of robust defense measures. Thanks for providing such an in-depth and informative video. Keep up the great work! 👏📉
Sal. you can have my sympathy. You’re excellent, covering a lesser known and extremely important sector of our economy.
And you’re “I’m not a … expert but this is what I know” attitude is perfect
Sal another great video. I think a history lesson on Yemen, the Houthi, and more importantly just how large the region is the Houthi control would be important to highlight. In speaking to friends and family, they all have zero knowledge of this and it is important or at least I think it is so people understand the scale of the issue. Most people sadly get their "news" from the talking heads on TV and we all know they are in it to sell ads. And while this video might get the ads removed and you might not make money, you will still do it because you have great folks that support you elsewhere.
Thanks Rob.
Yemen is not a large country to begin with, and the Houthis really only control about half of it. Saudi Arabia, for example, is MUCH bigger, though the populations are roughly comparable.
Much appreciated, Sal. Helps us know what's going on out there. Thank you. Crazy times, hey. So sorry to hear that superb reports are hushed up so much. Reality is always stranger than fiction. We all appreciate all you do, so much. The word ' expert ' is beneath you, for sure. :) Bless your bones, Mr.!
Thanks!
I love the cross reference to Hootie and the Blowfish. LOL
That's not a cross-reference, that's an allusion.
When I read your comment and saw your profile picture, I thought, "How does this old man know about Hootie and the Blowfish?"
Then I looked in the mirror, and that man was me. 😭🤣😭🤣
2:18 - I had my glass charged and at the ready, and you didn't say it!
3:18 - Whew!
I saw that on reddit this morning. Someone decided that security teams could shoot back, unlike that ship you reported on a while back
Thanks for showing the video. Glad RUclips did not demonetize you. You and not the only RUclipsr that I follow that has been demonetize recently. The antenna man has also had videos recently been demonetize because of and influx of views.
Thanks for the info, Sal!
RUclips seems hellbent in making their platform worse for their customers. 😒
We are not youtube´s customers, the ones paying for the ads are the customers, we are consumers.
RUclips is hellbent on making more money for RUclips. That's what drives everything else.
@@GA-br8wj Premium exists... 🤦🏻♂️
@@jpdemer5 They aren't very good at that
What an amazing video!! Thanks for letting us see this!
Thanks, Sal!
Thanks for what you do, I gave 4.99 I appreciate you and a new subscriber about 2 wks ago .
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks Dr Sal! You are a most insightful educator ever!
FN Fal 7.62
Hahahhahahahha your comment says “translate to english” under it. Guess Firearms ARE a foreign language to RUclips
Hey sal,
Greetings from Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺!
Love your content.
Can you talk about Cape Size ships? No one seems to talk about them; yet they are the largest transport vessels on the seas. Onviously unable to pass the Suez or Panama canals, they have to navigate the longer route around the Cape of good hope and/or Cape Horn.
I live in Melbourne Australia.
Can i assume its easier or quicker for even panamax or suezmax ships to navigate from europe down the indian ocean and around southern Australia to melbourne to offload? Otherwise it would have to pass the straits of Malacca if it wasnt offloading or loading in singapore it seems it woild be a longer route.
Im fascinated about capesize ships.
Are all capsize ships bulk carriers?
Do you know of any Capesize container ships? As i only see bulk carriers in this catwgory. And the largest container ships are Panamax and suez max right?
I understand its probably far to uneconomical to have a capesize container ship, as the voyage length would be much longer and cost more right?
Thanks sal!
"Everything I launch at you, goes to die" - Houthi and the Blowfish
If you get a thumbs down on this one Sal, you'll know that Darius Rucker watched your vid. He used to hate it when fans called him Hootie.
Thanks
Thanks Sal!
I hope you actually had time to enjoy your vacation. Welcome back and thanks as always for the updates.
Peaceful Skies
Yes, most likely the FN-FAL chambered for the 7.62 NATO (military not the .308 civilian), and .280 British. The FN-FAL was ( and still is) used by many nations, but not as the general service rifle of the UK.
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The SLR L1A1 (British pattern FN FAL) was the British standard service rifle until 1994.
FN FAL - free navigations right arm.
I recall when Somali pirates were the big problem and some UK and others formed companies for maritime private security, ex servicemen armed with FALs.
.308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO are generally interchangeable, especially when it comes to standard 150+/- grain FMJ ball ammo. Where you run into issues is when you try to run really hot .308 hunting loads meant for bolt actions in semi-auto rifles. It's not generally unsafe, but the added pressure will accelerate wear significantly if it's done too often.
@@SavingMaverick55 The cartridge external dimensions are the same but the internal dimensions are significantly different. That results in different pressure curves for the same powder load.
I feel that your site gives me a real insight into the happenings in this region of the world.
RUclips is a joke with their rules. two faces of YT.
The number one rule is YT doesn't refuse to except ad dollars.
channels might get demonetized ,but YT makes money every day !
*accept 😃
Thanks Sam, I really enjoy your programmes, I don’t necessarily fully understand all you tell us, but believe some knowledge that you bestow on us ignorant people, (I mean this respectfully) because I include myself. But you fill a vacuum with Intelligence and observations based on years of 1st hand experience. 🙏.😊
The ships will need to get signal jammers. The Blowfish are controlled remotely
I wonder what the control range is?
@@montarakid1943 it starlink, so unlimited
Thank you for sharing your time and work Sal, appreciate the updates and the clarity of the updates you provide, sir, peace
Houthi and the Blowfish? Really Sal?
Think it was named that way before Sal got it... ask H.I. Sutton.
Shipper Sal you're the best. Thanks for sacrificing monitization to show us this. Good job 👍🏼👏🏼
Albert...amazingly, RUclips reviewed the video and sent me a note saying they were allowing it to be monetized.
@@wgowshipping unbelievable, someone there at YT actually have some common sense... Glad it worked.
Assuming the explosive was detonated by the gunfire it may not have set off all the explosive, that might explain the size of the explosion.
I'm thinking more along the lines of type of explosive? Most military grade explosives like C4 don't react to gunfire. This may be more along the lines of dynamite?
@@WALTERBROADDUSAnfo would be cheaper and probably easy to get. It wasn't anfo as the smoke cloud would have been reddish-brown
@@WALTERBROADDUSWith all that black smoke at detonation I'd guesstimate TNT.
Oops! I dropped a comment. It rolled under the sofa. Hopefully, the algorithm will snuffle it out before it rots.
Lol, "Blowfish". Yup, youtube doesn't want to pay you for being critical of bad actors. Maybe because they are afraid of them, have fogotten about FDRs inspiring words after Pearl Harbor.
fugu fish
FN-FAL Is the Definitely Right Identification!!! 7.62mm Is a much more effective round at greater distances. Made in Belgium!! Very common arm IN Europe and Africa. A European Successor to the US M-14 rifle In Nato countries before NATO Countries adopted AR style 5.56 rifles. This rifle is still in popular or in common use by my many nations and special Operation units outside the USA. There are also some clones and Imitations all over the place. Great catch Sal!!
Pause to make coffee.
Oh my! Kerfuffle! On a serious note, those fools better hope they dont start a war with us. They seem to be trying.
You had a war with them for 10 years and You lost. 1 million people starved there because of You, the Saudis and the UAE. Before You it was the British in 'Aden". They lost. The Yemeni have been at it for 4000 years. What did you think was going to happen after the US, then Israel bombed their airport and then their port? Some people are slow. As soon as the slaughter stops the Yemeni say they will stop.
@@gragor11 Oh, you are incredibly naive. First you bought the transparent cover story that the Houthis are somehow trying to help the Gazans. Which is pretty dang funny given that you are not just aware, you BOAST that the Yemenis have been "at it" for 4000 years. Then you claim "slaughter". You mean, the one where there is an astonishingly low ratio of civilian casualties to Hamas casualties, especially given the environment and Hamas' tactics (and even this is assuming Hamas' numbers can be believed.)
Glad to see you back Sal, good informative video...as always 🙂 TY sir
Awesome. Those boys didn't need a destroyer.
The crews lives were in their hands.
Esysman the super yacht RUclipsr said the same thing regarding weapons on super yacht.
Great analysis as always, and yeah, screw RUclips for demonetizing such a tame video.
It's the sounds of gun shots that they are using against you (RUclips) for monitization.
Proven for sure, donutOperator uses duckquacks as a good cover
Do like donut operator, substitute sounds of gunfire for a more mundane sound effect, such as a Cow mooing in a peaceful meadow. RUclips should leave you alone then. THANKS SAL.❤
Great idea on substituting shot sounds in these comments. Would be fun to see what you come up with. So many possibilities!
All they have got to defend themselves, is a handful of automatic rifles!
Ridiculous!
"Good job, blat". Blat is undefined Russian article. :) Similar to something in colonies that starts with letter F. So they had some person with Russian origin on board. The rest were probably from Asia. English sounded like something pronounced by Indian
someone should start a list of content creators worth following that are not on youtube.
that exists.
mostly on elons networks, and some rumbIe
I think that the people who run RUclips done bumped they heads 🤔
Probably dropped as a child
Sal, to ensure monetization pls consider announcing "we condemn any violence " also helps to add it to the description of topic. Thank you for your work 🙏
Apparently, Sal, YT is much more flexible about videos if you characterise your channel as 'News' rather than "educational". :-)
RUclips mostly uses AI to judge videos rather than people.
Rifles look like the old british army SLR FN L1A1 i used in army as a lad. Very accurate and good at a distance.
Can anyone tell me why we drink every time we say/hear "Bab al Mandab"?
It was started early in the reporting by a viewer who suggested it in the comments for a little bit of levity.
its a joke
A college tradition while watching the Bob Newhart show…. Bob = drink!