Somali Pirates Give Final Ultimatum
Somali Pirates warn they will blow up their captured Ukranian ship if their ransom demands are not met. A pirate spokesman told news agencies by satellite telephone that the ransom of $20m (£12m) must...
View ArticleThe Protector, Israeli Robotic Attack Craft
The Israeli navy will shortly begin deploying unmanned craft along the Mediterranean coast, particularly off the Hamas-held Gaza Strip in the south and Lebanon in the north where Hezbollah guerrillas...
View ArticleSomali Pirates use Captured Ships for Further Attacks
MOMBASA, Kenya – Somali pirates’ use of “mother ships” to attack their prey is complicating foreign navies’ efforts to improve safety in the Indian Ocean, a senior anti-piracy commander said Jan. 14....
View ArticleGrowing Piracy Threatens Maritime Industry
Over the last few years, thanks largely to Hollywood’s “pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, maritime buccaneers have acquired a highly romantic image. The reality of modern piracy is far removed from...
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