James Calver sat at his computer, tracking a fishing boat coming from Tunisia and travelling fast. Calver had zoomed the satellite image in as far as he dared. A few crew members were visible on deck, each dressed in waterproofs and going about their business. But something seemed wrong. Calver used the computer to check the vessel out. A fishing boat out of Egypt called the Al-Thar. Calver dialled a number and placed on a headset. ‘Charlie two-four, we have a vessel on approach to sector fifteen from La Goulette. Be advised the vessel is on a fast approach,’ Calver said. ‘Roger that,’ a voice said. ‘Charlie two-four, two minutes. Out.’ Calver smiled as he watched as three small shapes leave the USS Nemesis, the aircraft carrier on operations in the area. They would have to wait until

