U.S. Marines Captures Ship Seized by Pirates in Gulf of Aden
Gulf of Aden (Sept 9) – Yesterday, Somalia pirates attacked and seized control of the Magellan Star traveling in the Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew managed to seal themselves in a safe compartment avoiding injury.
Today, the United States Marines stormed the vessel and regained control. In the operation, 25 Marines operating with the U.S. Fifth Fleet, boarded the ship and captured the nine Somalia pirates holding the vessel for ransom.
The attack occurred outside of Somalia territorial waters in a portion the Gulf known as, the Internationally Recommended Transit corridor.
“Units from the multinational maritime force, under Combined Task Force 151, are actively engaged in antipiracy operations,” said Rear Adm. Sinan Ertugrul of the Turkish navy, task force commander. “This regional problem truly has global impact, and we are completely committed to bringing the disruptive acts of piracy to an end.
“We have full support of the international community,” he continued, “and will continue to do everything possible to bring security to the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin.”
No casualties were reported during the operations, all hostages rescued, were unharmed.
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on September 9, 2010. Filed under Breaking News,Crime - Punishment,Headline News,International - Headline News,International Criminal Justice,International News,terrorism,Terrorism - Africa,WorldNewsVine.
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