Virginia: Three Somalis Plead Guilty In Yacht Hijacking
Three Somali men pleaded guilty on Friday to piracy for their roles in the hijacking of a yacht and the shootings that killed four Americans.
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Danish Navy Frees 16 Iranians From Suspected Somali Pirate Ship
After a firefight with suspected Somali pirates, Danish sailors freed 16 Iranian hostages on board an alleged mother ship, according to the Danish Royal Navy.
Op-ed Contributor; Flying The Flag, Fleeing The State
Rose George Op-Ed article charges that maritime lawlessness is not confined to pirates; assails system of open ship registration called ‘flags of convenience’ that allows unscrupulous ship owners to get away with criminal behavior; drawing
Skull And Crossbones As Branding Tool
In the early 1700s, pirates hoisted an instantly effective message to the tops of their masts. The key to its success? Clarity of meaning.
Flying The Flag, Fleeing The State
Pirates aren’t the only problem on the high seas; shippers can be criminals too.
Life Inside Somaliland’s Pirate Prison
“We want money,” say the group of inmates with a smile. Somaliland’s highest security prison hasn’t dampened the hustling spirit of its [tag]pirate[/tag] prisoners. My government handler rolls his eyes. They do this a lot, he explains.
Somali Pirates Release Some Prisoners
More than $3 million in ransom was received by the hijackers, who continue to hold some Indian hostages in hopes of winning the release of pirates held by India.
Russia: Ship’s Hijackers Are Convicted Of Piracy
A Russian court sentenced six men involved in a rare case of European piracy to 7 to 12 years in prison on Thursday for their roles in the hijacking of a cargo ship off the coast of Sweden in July 2009.
Abu Dhabi Plans For Future As Tourism Hub
Looking forward to life after oil, the emirate is placing a strong emphasis on the development of leisure and tourism.
Somalia: Puntland Drops Deal With Mercenary Firm
The northern region of Puntland has suspended a deal with the South African mercenary firm Saracen International to train an antipiracy force, two government officials said Thursday.