Organisation: Seafarers Assistance Programme

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Pirates seize tanker in Gulf of Aden

A UK-flagged tanker has been seized by Somali pirates, it was reported today.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2009

Pirates paid €2.5m to free ship

SOMALI pirates have released a Ukrainian ship carrying tanks following a ransom payment.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2009

Somali pirates kill sailor

Somali pirates holding a Taiwan-flagged fishing vessel since mid-May killed one of the 16 crew members because the ship’s owners have not paid a ransom, a maritime official said today.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2007

Cargo ship sinks off Somalia

A cargo ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of coal sank off the coast of Somalia, and a rescue mission was under way to save the crew, officials said today.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006