Captain Phillips fired flares at the pirates and the ship was steered so that it would sway back and forth. However, the pirates eventually still managed to throw up a ladder and board the ship, taking the bridge.
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover with a lid and bring water to a boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for the desired time. Boil for 6 - 7 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs. For soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes. For slightly soft-boiled eggs: 5 minutes.
Any hard boiled egg needs to be properly cooked--- usually about seven minutes in boiling water-- and then either immediately consumed or quickly refrigerated. Of course, those eggs that have been sitting on the ground or placed in the warm sun for a period of time as part of an egg hunt, should be thrown away.