Somali pirates are poised for renewed attacks on shipping off the coast of Somalia, according to the Royal Navy's Cdr Gerry Northwood, the head of operations for the EU's anti-piracy taskforce, codenamed Operation AtalantaThe multinational force, commanded by a British Rear Admiral, was deployed in December with the principal aim of protecting vulnerable food ships travelling to Somalia.
Compared with last autumn, pirate attacks off Somalia are down this year, but that may be about to change.
Multinational naval officers at the Northwood base, just outside London, say increased patrolling by coalition warships has reduced the number of successful hijackings. more..http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7882618.stm
Compared with last autumn, pirate attacks off Somalia are down this year, but that may be about to change.
Multinational naval officers at the Northwood base, just outside London, say increased patrolling by coalition warships has reduced the number of successful hijackings. more..http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7882618.stm
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