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Tag Archives: MV Guanabara

Pirates on Trial – Has the Game Changed?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Rick SpilmanMarch 14, 2011

The battle against piracy in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea may be changing.   This week Japan announced that  it would try four suspected pirates being held by the US Navy after they were captured attempting to hijack the Japanese owned tanker MV … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Seastories | Tagged Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Japan, MV Guanabara, piracy, trials

U.S. Commandos Retake Tanker MV Guanabara From Pirates

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Rick SpilmanMarch 8, 2011

Commandos from the USS Bulkeley boarded the Japanese owned tanker MV Guanabara on Sunday after the crew reported that the ship was under attack by pirates.  The commandos captured four pirates aboard the ship without firing a shot.  The crew had withdrawn … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged MV Guanabara, Oman, pirates, tanker, USS Bulkeley
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