Pirates attacked the North Korean cargo ship MV Dai Hong Dan and captured its bridge, while the crew managed to retain control of the steering and engineering spaces. On October 30, the …

The Belize-flagged cargo ship owned and operated by Kaalbye Shipping, Ukraine, was seized by pirates 25 September 2008 and forced to proceed to anchorage off the Somali coast. The ship …

The Maersk Alabama hijacking began on 8 April 2009, when four pirates in the Somali Basin seized the Danish/U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama at a distance of 240 nautical miles (440 …

Feb 6, 2024 · Somali pirates are back on the attack, with piracy around the Horn of Africa rising sharply in recent months and adding to concerns for shipping vessels, government forces and …

Mar 7, 2024 · The piracy crisis in Somalia has far-reaching consequences on a global scale, particularly in the realm of trade. Somali pirates wreak havoc on maritime trade by hijacking …

Mar 12, 2024 · Pirates have seized a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Somalia and taken its 23-member crew hostage, the ship’s owners said.

Dec 17, 2024 · MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew off the northeastern coast of Somalia last month are demanding $10 …

2 days ago · Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel in late November off the coast of Puntland have escalated their ransom demand to $10 million, …

Sep 27, 2023 · Armed pirates hijacked ships as far away as 1,000 nautical miles from the Somali coast. They held the ships and crews for ransom. The World Bank estimates that Somali …

Mar 17, 2024 · Earlier this week, a Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship with 23 crew members was hijacked by pirates off Somalia. A European Union vessel was tracking the ship, the EU’s …