Navy destroys pirate mother ship, arrests pirates
The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard in a joint operation on Friday, destroyed a pirate mother ship, Prantalay, off the Lakshadweep group of islands and arrested 15 pirates.
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Pirates vow revenge on Korea ships
Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan-jin said yesterday that the military had obtained intelligence that the pirates will attack more Korean ships in retaliation for the rescue ...
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Pirate Update – Two Freight Ships Recaptured By Military After Gunfights – Eight Killed
It seems the navies in some parts of the world have grown a little tired of the continuing attacks on merchant shipping and this week, before detailing the usual tally of captured ...
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Somali pirates hijack Syrian-owned ship
Somali pirates have hijacked a Syrian-owned bulk carrier with 25 crew members in the north Arabian Sea, the European Union (EU) anti-piracy mission said Friday.
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Hong Kong seizes US$39m in cocaine on ship container
HONG Kong customs officials say they have seized US$39 million (S$50 million) worth of cocaine from a freight container that was being shipped to mainland China.
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China largely restores aircraft carrier
CHINA has taken a major step toward commissioning its first aircraft carrier by largely completing the restoration of a derelict ship purchased from Ukraine, a news report said ...
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