European Union marks 8 years fighting pirates off Somalia

The European Union is marking eight years of counter-piracy naval operations off the coast of Somalia…

Pirates hold three Russian nationals hostage in Benin

Russia said Thursday that three of its nationals were taken hostage by “bandits” after an attack…

Pirates hijack merchant vessel off Cotonou 

A merchant vessel is believed to have been hijacked by pirates some 72 nautical miles off…

Ocean Beyond Piracy saves 26 hostages from pirates

After 4.5 years of captivity, 26 hostages of Somali pirates were released in late October in…

Pirates attack ship in Sulu Sea

A Japanese-owned bulk carrier was able to thwart an attack on Sunday in the Sulu Sea off…

Maersk ship crew repel Niger Delta pirates attack 

The 4,496 TEU containership Maersk Cotonou was attacked by supposed criminals attempting to board the vessel off…

Maersk containership attacked by pirates off Nigeria

A Maersk Line container vessel came under attack from Nigerian pirates on Saturday according to a…

Pirates kidnap six crewmembers off Philippines

Six crew members were kidnapped from a general cargo ship which was attacked by pirates some…

Pirates kidnap six crew members off Philippines

Six crew members were kidnapped from a general cargo ship which was attacked by pirates some…

Somali pirates now focus on smaller vessels, says UN

It has been almost three years since Somali pirates successfully hijacked a large commercial vessel but…

Troops, pirates in gun duel in Niger Delta creeks

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS) have clashed with militants believed to…

Troops, pirates in gun duel in Niger Delta creeks

Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS) have clashed with militants believed to…