Somali Pirates Seize Two Ships
Somali pirates have seized two vessels, the International Maritime Bureau said Tuesday.
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Somali Pirates Hijack Fourth Vessel In A Week
Pirates off Somalia have hijacked two more vessels in the Gulf of Aden, the European Union naval force said Saturday — the third and fourth vessels they have captured this week.
Maersk Alabama Suspect Charged In Two Other Piracy Incidents
A Somali suspect in the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama in the Indian Ocean last April has been charged with involvement in two additional hijackings, authorities said Tuesday.
Pirates Seize North Korean-flagged Ship Off Somalia
Pirates seized a North Korean-flagged cargo ship Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden, a European Union anti-piracy task force said.
Ethiopian-flagged Vessel Thwarts Pirate Attack
An Ethiopian-flagged vessel fought off a [tag]pirate[/tag] attack in the Gulf of Aden earlier this week, the multi-national anti-piracy task force said Thursday.
Nato Forces Recapture Vessel Seized By Pirates
NATO forces recaptured a ship Friday that had been taken over by armed Somali pirates, a spokesman for the European Union Naval Forces told CNN.
Pirates Release Hijacked Greek Vessel
A Greek owned vessel that was hijacked months ago was released Sunday, naval officials said.
Pirates Hijack Saudi Tanker
Pirates have hijacked a tanker that sailed under a Saudi flag, authorities said Wednesday.
French Warship Team Destroys Pirate Boats
Twenty-eight suspected pirates were taken into custody Friday by the European Union Naval Force after a handful of failed attacks on fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean, the EU mission said.
Pirates Seize South Korean Tanker
A South Korean oil tanker has been hijacked by pirates, the European Union Naval Force Somalia said Monday.