New Pirate Attack Thwarted In Gulf Of Aden
NATO forces patrolling the Gulf of Aden foiled a [tag]pirate[/tag] attack on a Norwegian tanker this weekend, a NATO spokesman said.
Japan Destroyers Set Sail On Anti-piracy Mission
Two Japanese destroyers set sail Saturday on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia, the Japanese defense ministry said, marking the first policing action for the country’s Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Russian Warship Apprehends Somali Pirates
A Russian heavy missile cruiser stopped three [tag]pirate[/tag] ships off the coast of Somalia, and detained 10 pirates, according to a statement released Friday by Russian Navy headquarters in Moscow.
French Navy Seizes 11 Suspected Pirates
The French Navy captured 11 suspected pirates off the coast of Kenya Wednesday, the French Ministry of Defense announced.
‘robust Action’ Could Curtail Piracy, Expert Says
Both the United States and France pulled off-high profile rescues in the waters off the Horn of Africa in the past week, killing a total of five pirates to free hostages who had been holed up for days.
Somali Pm: Anti-pirate Patrols Not Working
Somalia’s prime minister told CNN Thursday that the international naval patrols in the Gulf of Aden are not solving the problem of piracy in the region.
More Than $200m Pledged To Beat Somali Pirates
Countries have pledged $213 million at an international conference to boost security in Somalia and halt the country’s growing piracy problem.
Pirates Seized After Threatening French Navy Ship
The French Navy said they seized 11 pirates Sunday after they apparently mistook a French military vessel for a commercial ship and made a run at it.
Pirates Hijack German-owned Ship
A German-owned cargo ship was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden in waters near Somalia that have become notorious for [tag]pirate[/tag] attacks.
Navy Ship Outruns Pirates, Officials Say
Pirates off the eastern coast of Somalia picked the wrong target this week when they tried to attack a U.S. Navy ship, the Navy said Thursday.