Japan deploying patrol aircraft to Horn of Africa

Apr 17, 2009 0 Comments

Lloyd’s List is reporting that Japan is deploying at least 2 P3-C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to be based out of Djibouti and used exclusively for anti-piracy patrols.   The P3-C Orion MPA is specifically designed to conduct long range maritime patrols, up to 14 hours in duration and at a range of 4,600 miles [...]

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France finds success with 11 pirates captured

Apr 15, 2009 0 Comments

In a demonstration of superb tactical execution, France found what seems to be another rare case of success in the battle against piracy yesterday. While thwarting an attack in progress on a Liberian flagged cargo ship Safmarine Asia, the french frigate Nivose decided to follow the pirates that initiated the attack back to a “mother ship” where they were able to arrest 11 pirates, one of the largest interdictions in quite some time.

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Thousands of dolphins block pirates?

Apr 15, 2009 0 Comments

I had to look through this several times, and still don’t believe what I see. Take it with a grain of salt, as the original story comes from China. I thought I’d post it here anyways, as it is certainly interesting, and if true, absolutely amazing. Because we don’t even see the dolphins and the suspected pirates in the same photo, I wonder how true this story is.

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Another U.S. ship attacked by pirates

Apr 14, 2009 0 Comments

This time it was the U.S. flagged Liberty Sun, a geared bulk cargo ship operated by Liberty Maritime and crewed by U.S. mariners.  Details are sketchy at this point but Information Dissemination is reporting the attack apparently failed, and all aboard are safe.  CNN is also carrying the story.  The ship was carrying humanitarian aid [...]

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U.S. Navy Seals shoot and kill 3, Capt. Phillips released

Apr 12, 2009 0 Comments

The news is streaming across all parts of the media now, so I figured I’d close the loop here at the Maritime as well.  CNN has reported that Capt. Phillips is free, and on board a U.S. Navy warship.  Apparently he jumped into the water, while a Navy Seal team shot and killed 3 of [...]

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