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Home » Tags » law of the seaBreaking News: US warship approaching pirate vessel
April 9, 2009 # 2:08 am # Armed Conflict, Foreign Policy, International Law # No CommentCNN is reporting:
A U.S. warship arrived before dawn Thursday near a 28-foot lifeboat holding four pirates and the kidnapped captain of a U.S.-flagged cargo ship, officials said.
Also nearby was the Maersk Alabama — which had been seized early Wednesday off the Horn of Africa. All 20 of its remaining crew members were in good physical shape, said Ken Quinn, second …
Piracy Does Pay: Somali Pirates Release Greek-Owned Tanker After Ransom is Paid
November 23, 2008 # 12:26 pm # International Law # No CommentIn case you missed this, the AP reported yesterday:
Somali pirates have released a hijacked Greek-owned tanker with all 19 crew safe and the oil cargo intact after payment of a ransom, the ship’s management company said Saturday.It did not say how much was paid.
The Liberian-flagged tanker MV Genius, seized Sept. 26, was released Friday and is about 500 miles (800 …
