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List of ships attacked by Somali pirates in 2013

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General area off the coast of Somalia where the pirates operate

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
Date of release Ransom demanded
 Hong Kong
(Template:Country data Big Horizon Shipping London, U.k.)
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
 Spain
( [[|]])

()

(fish)
2013-10-14 unknown
[3]

External links

  • Suspected Somali pirates captured by Navy-led forces after attack on supertanker [1]

References

  1. ^ "Piracy in Somali Waters: Rising attacks impede delivery of humanitarian assistance". UN Chronicle. United Nations Department of Public Information, Outreach Division. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  2. ^ "Attempted Boarding by Somali Pirates". Naval Matters . 18 October 2013. Retrieved 22 Oct 2013. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |work= at position 17 (help)
  3. ^ "Suspected Somali pirates captured by Navy-led forces after attack on supertanker". The Independent. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 22 Oct 2013.