A few observations: There are thousands of vessels in the danger zone at any given time, several times that many heading into or out of it as well. That would require perhaps over a hundred thousand marines, mercenaries, whatever, to be aboard ships from port to port to provide coverage for each one that passes through the area. Merchant vessels are prohibited by international treaty from being armed. So far, the pirates have not executed any hostages (except when a rescue is taking place). If the force equation tilts upward, they may begin to kill instead of capture. Untrained seamen are not likely to provide coordinated, effective resistance with light weapons. Cost/benefit analysis has thus far not driven the shippers to change the situation. Why would a government assume the huge cost of effectively protecting an entire region when only a small percentage of ships traversing it are under its flag? No easy answers here.

Actually, because of the way traffic spaces itself at higher speeds, more cars can travel more (total) miles in a given period at lower speeds...

BAYTOWN, TX, Jul 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Sustainable Power Corp. (PINKSHEETS: SSTP) is pleased to announce today a Strategic Alliance has been formed with Envirocompanies, Inc., a Nederland, TX based company, to purchase and distribute up to 140 million gallons a day of Sustainable Power's revolutionary biocrude. Envirocompanies, Inc. is a 100% American owned logistics company, dedicated to improving the energy industry by making it green and environmentally friendly. "We are looking forward to working with SSTP under our Strategic Alliance to produce value added products to be introduced to the petroleum industry. We will begin converting their revolutionary biocrude into BG100 biogas, jet fuel, marine fuel and diesel. We will refine, blend and assimilate the end products to our large, diverse existing client base. Envirocompanies, Inc. is fully licensed in the fuel and chemical industry in the state of Texas. We are anxiously working to reduce and help eliminate the dependency of foreign oil," stated Robert Romero, President and CEO of Envirocompanies, Inc. Seven very successful companies make up "Envirocompanies, Inc.": Enviro Solutions, Enviro Waste Solutions, Petrofuels Quality Marketing, Petroleum Express, Webb Communications, Bayou Construction and High Island Petro Chemical. For more information, please visit http://www.envirocompanies.com/ -- Petrofuels Quality Marketing is the flagship company of the Envirocompanies Group. Petrofuels specializes in the gathering and marketing of various hydrocarbon and petrochemical streams, heavy and light fuel oil cutters, marine fuel cutters and feed stocks. Petrofuels may also purchase co-products or by-products from various manufacturing processes. -- High Island Petrochemical, LLC operates an atmospheric distillation process which separates light fractions from heavy fractions through heat and various distillation processes. After separation, each fraction stream is marketed into the respective area for which that product is viable. -- Enviro Solutions' management has been in the hydrocarbon recycling and related businesses since 1982. Its experience in handling waste and recyclable streams will ensure its customers their by-products are handled correctly. -- Bayou Construction & Excavation, LLC is a rapidly growing and very aggressive company that caters to the refining, petrochemical, pipeline, transportation and liquid natural gas industries, as well as private and commercial property owners. -- Petroleum Express treats each customer as if they were its ONLY customer. They specialize in chemical, petrochemical, waste water, lube oils, and used oil transportation services. They are a bulk liquid contract carrier servicing the continental US. They maintain an updated fleet of Freightliner trucks and make sure they meet all industry standards. John Rivera, CEO of Sustainable Power Corp., stated: "With today's Strategic Alliance we have closed the circle for total self sufficiency in the energy market. We are not dependent on any one feed stock to manufacture, produce, refine and sell our Vetroleum(TM) biocrude family of green energy products. We can now concentrate on the production of our Vetroleum(TM) biocrude and let the experts with more than 30 years' experience, Envirocompanies, Inc., complete the circle and bring up to 140 million gallons per day to market. I believe that with the expertise of the Romero Family and Envirocompanies, Inc. we can be a major contributor to our goals of energy independence for the America we love." About Envirocompanies, Inc. Envirocompanies.com is provided to our current and future clients to showcase the abilities, products, and services of seven very successful companies. All of our companies are built on the belief that hard work, honesty, and a can do attitude can accomplish anything. We strive to be the best at what we do, and it shows in everything we provide to our clients and customers. The seven companies making up Envirocompanies, Inc. are: Enviro Solutions, Enviro Waste Solutions, Petrofuels Quality Marketing, Petroleum Express, Webb Communications, Bayou Construction and High Island Petro Chemical. These seven companies are all the very best at what they do in their perspective fields. About Sustainable Power Corp. Sustainable Power Corp. is an international green energy total service provider focused on producing environmentally friendly jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and marine fuel meeting all petroleum ASTM standards. The company has developed and manages a portfolio of green, non-food, agricultural feed stock to produce a revolutionary bio-crude which all jet, diesel, and gasoline engines can utilize without any modifications. www.sstp.us Safe Harbor Statement Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors available from the Company. Investor Contact: Redwood Consultants, LLC (415)884-0348 SOURCE: Sustainable Power Corp. Copyright 2008 Market Wire, All rights reserved.