Somali pirates in two speedboats on Saturday attacked a ship with rocket grenades in bid to seize it for ransom.Containerised vessel Mv Maersk Regent Bulk caught fire after it was hit with a grenade 500 nautical miles off the Coast of Somalia as it sailed from Dar es Salaam Port to Salalah Port in Oman.Mrs Nancy Karigithu, Director General, Kenya Maritime AuthorityThe ship captain sent a distress call to the Regional Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RMCC) as he and the crew of 20 fought the fire on board after sailing to safety. more..http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?&id=1144001114&catid=159&a=1astandard.net/InsidePage.php?&id=1144001114&catid=159&a=1 _
Defiant Somali pirates await EU navy force
MOGADISHU (AFP) - Somali pirates were undeterred Saturday as a new European Union naval forces readied to launch an operation aimed at curbing relentless attacks that have rattled world maritime trade.
The EU's anti-piracy drive, dubbed Atalanta, was to formally kick off on Monday, increasing the military presence in the Gulf of Aden, which has in recent months become the world's most dangerous stretch of water.
The Gulf of Aden commands access to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, a key trade route between Asia and Europe, and Atalanta will attempt to reassure shipping companies. more..http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5195801/defiant-somali-pirates-await-eu-navy-force/
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MOGADISHU (AFP) - Somali pirates were undeterred Saturday as a new European Union naval forces readied to launch an operation aimed at curbing relentless attacks that have rattled world maritime trade.
The EU's anti-piracy drive, dubbed Atalanta, was to formally kick off on Monday, increasing the military presence in the Gulf of Aden, which has in recent months become the world's most dangerous stretch of water.
The Gulf of Aden commands access to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, a key trade route between Asia and Europe, and Atalanta will attempt to reassure shipping companies. more..http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5195801/defiant-somali-pirates-await-eu-navy-force/
Dutch Ship Escapes Pirate Attack Off Tanzania
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ttp://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,3854523,00.htmlEU to begin Somali pirate patrols
European Union warships and aircraft are due to start anti-piracy patrols off the Somali coast.
Six ships and three surveillance planes from at least eight EU countries, including the UK, France and Germany, will escort aid and merchant ships. The area, including one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the Gulf of Aden, has seen almost 100 pirate attacks this year.
It is the first naval operation in the bloc's history. It will take over from the existing Nato mission and last at least a year. Military force more.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7770490.stm
Six ships and three surveillance planes from at least eight EU countries, including the UK, France and Germany, will escort aid and merchant ships. The area, including one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the Gulf of Aden, has seen almost 100 pirate attacks this year.
It is the first naval operation in the bloc's history. It will take over from the existing Nato mission and last at least a year. Military force more.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7770490.stm
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