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Footage of Pirates Attacking U.S. Navy Ship

When Somali pirates set their sights on a US Navy warship, they’re about to mess with the wrong ship. In this video, we’ll ...

Pirates of the Caribbean strike in their old Bahamas ‘kingdom’. Where was the Navy?

Every now and then something quite unusual happens at sea. Mechanical failures are not uncommon nor is a tow line parting, ...
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How the U.S. Navy Handles a Pirate Attack

Step aboard with us as we take you inside an intense scenario of a Somali pirate attack on a US Navy vessel. We examine how the Navy responds - the advanced tactics, cutting-edge technology, and ...

Pirates have hijacked a vessel off the Somali coast. This is why they are making a resurgence

Pirates off the coast of Somalia have successfully hijacked a commercial vessel for the first time in 18 months, raising fears of a resurgence in armed attacks.
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EU naval force races to ship seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A European Union naval force raced Friday to reach a Malta-flagged tanker held by pirates off the coast of Somalia as officials warned of another attempted approach ...

European Union vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia

The seizure of the Hellas Aphrodite, carrying a load of gasoline from India to South Africa, ended as the European Union naval force came alongside the vessel.