HONG KONG, China (CNN) — Two Chinese destroyers and a supply ship were patrolling the waters in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on Wednesday, and at least 15 vessels have requested their protection, China’s state news agency reported. The squadron left in December on a mission to protect Chinese merchant ships from an increasing number of pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa, state media reported. Rear Adm. Du Jingchen, the flotilla’s commander, told the state-run Xinhua news agency Tuesday that the escort mission was under way. The fleet began escorting four ships — one from Hong Kong and three from mainland China — through the gulf on Tuesday afternoon, the China Shipowners’ Association told the South China Morning Post.The Chinese vessels will will join a multinational naval force already patrolling the area, including vessels from the United States, NATO member states, Russia and India. The deployment marks the first time Chinese naval vessels have left home waters in centuries. http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/china-begins-pirate-patrols-off-somalia/
Japan moves toward patrols against Somalia pirates
TOKYO — Japan is considering whether to allow its naval ships to join international patrols off the coast of Somalia to help fight piracy, a newspaper reported Wednesday.The government intends to submit legislation — spearheaded by Prime Minister Taro Aso's administration — during parliament's current session, which ends in March, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.There are over a dozen warships guarding Somalia's waters. Countries as diverse as the U.S., Britain, China, France, Germany and Iran have naval forces off the Somali coast or on their way there...more..http://www.gmanews.tv/story/142982/Japan-moves-toward-patrols-against-Somalia-pirates
Japan moves toward patrols against Somalia pirates
TOKYO — Japan is considering whether to allow its naval ships to join international patrols off the coast of Somalia to help fight piracy, a newspaper reported Wednesday.The government intends to submit legislation — spearheaded by Prime Minister Taro Aso's administration — during parliament's current session, which ends in March, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.There are over a dozen warships guarding Somalia's waters. Countries as diverse as the U.S., Britain, China, France, Germany and Iran have naval forces off the Somali coast or on their way there...more..http://www.gmanews.tv/story/142982/Japan-moves-toward-patrols-against-Somalia-pirates
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