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MV OLIB G released after 16 months in captivity at the hands of Somali pirates
It has been reported that Somali pirates have released the Maltese-flagged tanker MV OLIB G that was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on September 8, 2010. MV Olib G had a crew of 18 onboard, consisting of 15 Georgians …
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Somali pirates seize Italian flagged MT Enrico Levoli only days after releasing another Italian ship.
Italian flagged MT Enrico Levoli was seized by Somali pirates on 27 Dec only days after the pirates released MT Savina Caylyn another Italian flagged vessel held in captivity for 11 months. MT Enrico Levoli has a crew of 18 …
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Somali Pirates release Italian Oil Tanker Savina Caylyn in time for Christmas
Somali pirates have released MT Savina Caylyn and its 22 man crew after an alleged ransom of $11.5 million was paid to secure their release. The Italian ship owners Fratelli D’Amato of Naples refused to confirm if any ransom payment …
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Somali Pirates responsible for French Yacht Carre d’ As hijacking found guilty
Five Somali pirates were jailed for between four and eight years for hijacking a French yacht and taking hostage its French owners in September 2008. The sixth member was acquitted. The case was heard in a Paris court for minors …
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Kenya’s assault on Somalia may reduce piracy ransoms.
Leaders of Kenya, Uganda and Somalia have committed to defeat Islamist Al-Shabaab rebels in Somalia. Israel is also said to be increasing support for the battle against these terrorists. The president of Israel has apparently said that his country will …
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