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The Diversity of the Sea – Hybrid Sharks and Newly Discovered Species at Deep Sea Vents
Given that we live on an ocean planet, it is remarkable how little know of the creatures of the sea. Recently, for example, scientists discovered the first hybrid sharks to be found in Australian waters. Also, teams of American and British researchers have just discovered new … Continue reading
Laura Dekker Turns 16 and Sets Sail Across the Indian Ocean
Laura Dekker has celebrated her 16th birthday and has set sail from Darwin, Australia on a westerly course across the Indian Ocean bound for Africa. Given the concern about piracy in the Indian Ocean, her exact route is being kept … Continue reading
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Tagged Abby Sunderland, Indian Ocean, Laura Dekker, Zac Sunderland
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Somali pirates seize Danish family including three children in Indian Ocean
Danish authorities are reporting that Somali pirates have hijacked a Danish sailboat with four adults and three children aboard. Danish family’s sailboat hijacked in Indian Ocean The Danish Foreign Ministry said the ship sent a distress signal on Thursday. On board was a … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Danish sailboat, Indian Ocean, pirates
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Update ; Hijacked SV Quest Split from Group; Now Trailed by US Navy
We are learning more about the hijacked SV Quest, seized by pirates off Oman last Friday. The sailing yacht, reportedly with Americans Scott and Jean Adam, Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle aboard, had been sailing with the Oz-Med section of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Water Rally, hijacked, Indian Ocean, pirates, S/V Quest
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Pirates Capture Four Americans on Yacht in Indian Ocean
Four Americans on the S/V Quest were seized by pirates this afternoon 240 nautical miles off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean. Jean and Scott Adam, owners of the S/V Quest, have been sailing around the world … Continue reading
Pirates Hijack Two Tankers in Two Days – MV Savina Caylyn & MV Irene SL
Yesterday, the Italian-owned Aframax tanker MV Savina Caylyn was hijacked by pirates approximately 670 nautical miles East of Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Today, the Greek-owned VLCC MV Irene SL was hijacked approximately 350 nautical miles South East of … Continue reading
500 Seafarers held hostage by pirates at Christmas
The real victims of piracy are invariably the seafarers who are held for ransom often under grim conditions for long periods of time. From a statement relased by the Round Table of international shipping associations – and the International Transport … Continue reading
Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Seastories
Tagged Indian Ocean, seafarers, Somali pirates, somalia
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