Piracy & Ship Attacks June 1, 2010

Yemeni navy frees ship and crew, captured by pirates

The Yemeni navy marines rescued a fishing boat and its 9 crew members after they were hijacked Friday. The rescue operation took place off Yemen’s Al-Mahrah province that borders Oman.

The 13 captured pirates will face trial in Yemen. Yemeni forces found weapons including machine guns and RPG launchers. The 9 crew members were reported safe and unharmed.

More pirates found off Kerala coast

For the first time, Somali pirates have breached Indian waters. Three Somalis suspected to be pirates were detained in Lakshadweep on Friday (May 28). Following a search the Indian Navy found more pirates, spotted was a boat with some Somali nationals Friday afternoon off Kerala coast.
With the detention of these 3 Somali nationals, the threat of piracy has moved closer to Indian shores.