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Revision as of 14:47, 30 April 2012

Main article: List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
See also: List of ships attacked by Somali pirates in 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011
General area off the coast of Somalia where the pirates operate
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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 2012.

January

Image Flag (owner) Name (class) Crew (cargo) Status Date of attack Coordinates
Date of release Ransom demanded
 Spain SPS Patiño (A14)
(Replenishment oiler) 		about 148 sailors
(unknown) 		Repulsed attack and captured 6 attackers 2012-01-12 unknown
n/a n/a
The vessel was attacked by pirates off the East coast of Africa who apparently thought it to be a freighter. Fire was returned, and pirates were chased by helicopter and surrendered. Six captives were taken.[2]
 Iran FV Al-Khaliil
(fishing vessel)
(Fish) 		Ship and crew released 2012-01-25 unknown
2012-02-07 none
An Iranian fishing dhow was captured on 25 January 2012 while a security team on board was asleep. Although Somali sources reported that international maritime forces had eventually freed the dhow and seized the kidnappers,[3] the Operation Atalanta website did not confirm such an action.[4] According to Somalia Report the pirates released ship and crew without ransom on 7 February 2012.[3]

February

Image Flag (owner) Name (class) Crew (cargo) Status Date of attack Coordinates
Date of release Ransom demanded
 Panama
( United Arab Emirates) 		MV Leila
(RORO) 		24
(unknown) 		Seized, negotiations cancelled 2012-02-16 or 2012-02-21 16°28′1″N 56°9′E / 16.46694°N 56.150°E / 16.46694; 56.150 (2012-02-16 or 2012-02-21, unknown)Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function
2012-04-10 USD 2 million
According to conflicting reports, a Panama-flagged roll-on/roll-off vessel owned by a Dubai-based company was captured either on 16 or 21 February 2012 in the eastern approach to the Gulf of Aden. Initially the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa reported a German tanker to be the victim of this attack. As of 16 March 2012 a ransom of USD 2 million has been demanded by the pirates but the ship owners reject any payments and have stopped further negotiations. In the maintime the vessel is being used as a pirate mothership.[5][6]

March

Image Flag (owner) Name (class) Crew (cargo) Status Date of attack Coordinates
Date of release Ransom demanded
 Panama
( United Arab Emirates) 		MT Royal Grace
(oil tanker) 		22

(India, Pakistan, Nigeria)
(unknown)

Seized, contact lost 2012-03-02 21°27′N 62°37′1″E / 21.450°N 62.61694°E / 21.450; 62.61694 (2012-03-02, unknown)Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function
n/a unknown
A Panama-flagged oil tanker owned by a UAE-based company was hijacked on 2 March 2012, east of Oman.[7]
 Panama
( Hong Kong) 		MV MSC Oslo
(container ship) 		unknown
(unknown) 		Capture failed 2012-03-04 15°6′0″N 52°9′36″E / 15.10000°N 52.16000°E / 15.10000; 52.16000 (2012-03-04, unknown)
n/a n/a
An attempted attack on a Hong Kong-owned container vessel fails on 4 March 2012 when a private security team on board the vessel fires warning shots at the pirates.[7]
 Bolivia
( Iran) 		MV Eglantine
(Bulk carrier) 		23
(Brazilian sugar) 		Ship and crew freed by Iranian Navy commando action. 2012-03-26 unknown
2012-04-02 unknown
Somali pirates captured a Bolivian-flagged ship in the Maldives' Exclusive Economical Zone 193 mi (311 km) northwest off Hoarafushi island. The vessel which was bound for Iran with a cargo of sugar from Brazil is owned by an Iranian company. It was the first such incident to take place directly in Maldive waters. The ship was stormed and recaptured by Iranian naval commandos. [8][9][10]

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External links

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. ^ "Pirates attack Spanish navy ship off Somalia, prompting gunbattle and helicopter chase". Washington Post. Associated Press. 12 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Pirates Release Vessel, Crew Without Ransom". Somalia Report. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Monthly Archives: February 2012". European Union Naval Force Somalia. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Pirates Hijack Ro/Ro Vessel". Somalia Report. 19 February 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "MV Leila Ransom Negotiations at Impasse". Somalia Report. 16 March 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ a b Mwangura, Andrew (5 March 2012). "Somali Pirates Hijack UAE Oil Tanker". Somalia Report. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accesdate= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Robinson, J. J.; Lubna, Hawwa (26 March 2012). "Pirates hijack cargo vessel in Maldivian waters". Minivan News. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  9. ^ "Somali pirates free Bolivian-flagged ship". IOL News. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  10. ^ Mwangura, Andrew (03 April 2012). "Bolivian vessel released". Somalia Report. Retrieved 26 April 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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