Russia said Thursday that three of its nationals were taken hostage by “bandits” after an attack…
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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…
Pirates shift from hijacking to kidnapping
Global piracy has shifted away from hijacking and towards kidnapping as the number of kidnappings now…