List of ships attacked by Somali pirates in 2013
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Somali pirates have threatened international shipping with piracy since the second phase of the Somali Civil War in the early 21st century.[1] This list documents ships attacked in 2013.
October
Image | Flag (owner) | Name (class) | Crew (cargo) | Status | Date of attack | Coordinates |
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Date of release | Ransom demanded | |||||
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Island Splendor () |
(Oil) |
Released | 2013-10-11 | unknown | |
Attack failed. | ||||||
[2] | ||||||
Image | Flag (owner) | Name (class) | Crew (cargo) | Status | Date of attack | Coordinates |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date of release | Ransom demanded | |||||
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() |
(fish) |
2013-10-14 | unknown | ||
[3] | ||||||
External links
- Suspected Somali pirates captured by Navy-led forces after attack on supertanker [1]
References
- ^ "Piracy in Somali Waters: Rising attacks impede delivery of humanitarian assistance". UN Chronicle. United Nations Department of Public Information, Outreach Division.
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