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.
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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.
Warships Rescue Indian Crew From Pirates
U.S. and Omani warships have rescued most of the crew of a hijacked Indian ship in the northern Indian Ocean and captured 10 suspected pirates, but other marauders successfully seized a Turkish cargo ship, allied navies reported Wednesday.
Report: Piracy Incidents Down But Outlaws’ Reach Spreads
Piracy incidents are dropping worldwide, but the hijackers are expanding their area of operation, the International Maritime Bureau said in a report issued on Wednesday.
Eleven Alleged Pirates Brought To United States For Prosecution
Federal authorities are flying 11 suspected pirates from East Africa to Norfolk, Virginia, to be prosecuted for alleged attacks on U.S. Navy ships near Somalia, according to multiple federal law enforcement sources familiar with the operation.