Pirates

India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea

The ship sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on the evening of January 4, the Indian navy statement said.

By REUTERS
05/01/2024

Commercial ship still hijacked off Somali coast - sources

The Ruen last reported its position off the coast of Somalia on Monday at 1810 GMT, according to data from ship tracking and maritime analytics provider MarineTraffic.

By REUTERS
18/12/2023

Iranian piracy in the Persian gulf is a growing threat - analysis

Iran is increasing its threats to shipping and also seeking to harass US naval forces in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. 

Archaeologists find coal on Blackbeard's ship. Where did it come from?

Blackbeard and his crew cruised through the Caribbean, gaining notoriety and acquiring treasures that remain undiscovered to this day.

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