Pirates (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption A visit, board, search and seizure team from the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) approaches a suspected pirate vessel. Predicting the risk of pirate attacks on shipping lanes could soon be easier, thanks to a data system that's just one of 364 technologies patented by the US Navy in 2014. Credit (US Navy photo/Released) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.