Chemtanker hijacked off Somalia

AT LEAST one further piracy attack has taken place off the Somali coast, NATO sources have confirmed. In a development not reported until now, the Greek-managed, 10,006 dwt chemtanker Genius was ambushed, chased and fired upon before being captured on September 25, while the world’s attention was turned to the seizure of Faina, the Ukrainian-owned ro-ro with over 30 tanks on board, which took place the same day. There were four attacks or approaches between September 26 and October 1, with victims including the boxships Georg Maersk and Ever Unicorn, the bulk carrier Vancouver Victory and another chemtanker, Athena IV. more.http://lloydslist.com/ll/news/chemtanker-hijacked-off-somalia/20017578513.htm.
Modern pirates use GPS in Somalia
http://www.cafebabel.com/eng/article/24678/modern-pirates-use-gps-in-somalia.htmlebabel.com/eng/article/24678/modern-pirates-use-gps-in-somalia.html

Somali pirates say ship deal is close
http://itn.co.uk/news/37ede5ffb8b1039828a6a976389393ff.html

UN Urges Naval, Air Action Against Somali Pirates

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0810/S00150.htmcoop.co.nz/stories/WO0810/S00150.htmww.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0810/S00150.htm

Civillian ships must be armed against pirates

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/3158498/UK-Civillian-ships-must-be-armed-against-pirates.htmled-against-pirates.htmlhtmlegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/3158498/UK-Civillian-ships-must-be-armed-against-pirates.html

Pressure mounts on Somali pirates

http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-10-08-pressure-mounts-on-somali-pirates.za/article/2008-10-08-pressure-mounts-on-somali-pirates