From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
Image Flag (owner) Name (class) Crew (cargo) Status Date of attack Coordinates
Date of release Ransom demanded
Hong Kong MV Feisty Gas 12 Released 2005-04-10 not known
(LNG carrier) (unknown) after ransom
not known US$315,000
The MV Feisty Gas, a liquefied petroleum gas tanker, was seized by Somali pirates. A Hong Kong-based company that
owns the vessel reportedly paid $315,000 to a representative of the Somali pirates in Mombasa, Kenya, according to
a recent UN report.[6]
Kenya MV Semlow 10 Released 2005-06-27 not known
(Freighter) (unknown)
2005-10-03 US$50,000
The MV Semlow, carrying UN food supplies for tsunami victims, was seized by pirates en route from Mombasa,
Kenya to Bosasso, Somalia. They held the ship for for 100 days until a Somali business man convinced them to leave
without payment[7]
Liberia MV Panagia 22 all ukrainian Released 2005-10-18 not known
( Ukraine) (bulk carrier) (coal) after ransom
2005-11-25 US$700,000
The MV Panagia, a 22,046 GRT bulk carrier with coal from South Africa to Turkey, was seized by Somali pirates on 90
nautical miles (170 km)off the east coast. A Ukrainian-based company that owns the vessel reportedly paid $700,000
to a representative of the Somali pirates in Mombasa, Kenya.[citation needed]
Bahamas MV Seabourn Spirit 210 Capture failed 2005-11-05 not known
( United States) (cruise ship) (Passengers)
Capture failed none
The MV Seabourn Spirit, a luxury cruise liner carrying 210 crew members and passengers, was attacked by pirates off
the coast of Somalia.[8] Riding in two small speedboats, the pirates fired at the ship with machine guns and rocket-
propelled grenades, but the crew drove them off with a water hose and a long range acoustic device.[9]
Piracy off the Somali coast has threatened international half from 117 ships hijacked in 2009 due to naval deter-
shipping since the beginning of Somalia’s civil war in the rence and ships use of self-protection measures, but So-
early 1990s.[1] Since 2005, though, pirates have threat- mali pirates are now travelling farther afield. [5]
ened and seized many ships. A list of ships attacked by
Somali pirates since that time is catalogued. Since 2005,
many international organizations, including the Interna-
List of ships captured or at-
tional Maritime Organization and the World Food Pro- tacked off the Somali coast
gramme, have expressed concern over the rise in acts
For more details see: * ECOTERRA Intl. Somali Marine &
of piracy.[2] Piracy has contributed to a rise in shipping
Coastal Monitor - SMCM updates at: [1]
costs and shipping insurance premiums,[3] and impeded
the delivery of food aid shipments.
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on
2005
November 20, 2008, proposed by Britain, introducing
tougher sanctions against Somalia over the country’s
2006
failure to prevent a surge in sea piracy.[4] The Somali
government is struggling for control of the country 2007
against an Islamic insurgency and its navy is currently in
development, leaving it almost powerless to stop piracy. 2008
On 2010, there are 53 ships hijacked with 1,181 sea- Further information: List of ships attacked by Somali pi-
fares and 8 killed. The incidents dropped by more than rates in 2008
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
Image Flag (own- Name (class) Crew Status Date of at- Coordinates
er) (cargo) tack
Date of re- Ransom de-
lease manded
India MV Safina al-Birsarat 16 Released 2006-01-16 not known
(dhow) (coal)
2006-01-22 none
Pirates hijacked the India-registered MV Safina al-Birsarat along with its crew of 16 Indians. On January 22, the
USS Winston S. Churchill, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, intercepted the vessel. After warning shots were fired, the
pirates surrendered and all ten onboard were taken into custody. The ten were transported to Mombasa, Kenya
where they were sentenced to seven years in prison by a court. [10][11][12]
United USS Cape St. Ge- unknown Attack failed, one pirate killed and 2006-03-18 not known
States orge (CG-71) (none) twelve captured.
N/A none
(Ticonderoga-
class cruiser)
USS Gonzalez (DDG-66)
(Arleigh Burke-class de-
stroyer)
The USS Cape St. George, a Ticonderoga-class cruiser, and the USS Gonzalez, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, engaged
pirate vessels after receiving fire from them.
2011
Further information: List of ships attacked by Somali pi-
rates in 2011
References
[1] Khan, Sana Aftab. "Tackling Piracy in Somali
Waters: Rising attacks impede delivery of
humanitarian assistance". UN Chronicle (United
Nations Department of Public Information,
Outreach Division). http://www.un.org/Pubs/
chronicle/2007/webArticles/073107_somalia.htm.
[2] "Piracy in waters off the coast of Somalia".
International Maritime Organization.
http://www.imo.org/TCD/
mainframe.asp?topic_id=1178.
[3] Quinn, Jennifer (2008-11-20). "Piracy threat off
Somalia hikes insurance premiums". AP.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/
ALeqM5gCTbvz-
General area off the coast of Somalia where the pirates operate
Ox_ktURcaACAYjDnrgdNAD94IRKQ00. Retrieved
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2009 [4] "Somali pirates release Greek tanker after ransom
Further information: List of ships attacked by Somali pi- is paid". The Economic Times. 2008-11-21.
rates in 2009 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
International_Business/
2010 Somali_pirates_release_Greek_tanker_after_ransom_is_paid/
articleshow/3742120.cms. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
Further information: List of ships attacked by Somali pi-
[5] UN, industry want more aggresive action against
rates in 2010
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[6] "Pirates: Somalia needs help". News 24 (South
Africa). 2005-10-22. http://www.news24.com/
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia List of ships attacked by Somali pirates
Image Flag (owner) Name Crew (car- Status Date of Coordinates
(class) go) attack
Date of Ransom demanded
release
Saint Vincent MV Rozen 12 Released 2007-02-25 11°50′0″N 51°35′0″E / 11.833333°N 51.583333°E / 11.833333;
and the Gre- () (UN food aid) 51.583333 (2007-02-25, Ship: MV Rozen, 2007-02-25)
nadines
2007-04-05 unknown
Somali pirates with automatic weapons captured the ship, carrying 6 Kenyans and 6 Sri Lankans. [13] On February 27,
members of the Somali coast guard attempted to take back the ship but failed, and 2 coast guardsmen were killed.
Taiwan FV Ching 15 Released (one 2007-04-28 not known
Fong Hwa (fish) hostage
2007-11-05 US$1,500,000
168 killed)
(fishing
vessel)
The Taiwanese fishing vessel was hijacked on May 28, 2007. The surviving crew of 10 Chinese, two Taiwanese and
two Filipino crew members was released on November 5 after spending more than six months in captivity. One Chi-
nese crew member was killed by the pirates on May 28 because the ship’s owners failed to meet their ransom de-
mands.[14]
Tanzania FV Mavuno 25 unknown 2007-05-15 1°10′0″N 49°0′0″E / 1.166667°N 49°E / 1.166667; 49
( South Korea) No. 1 (Fishing (2007-05-15, Ships: FV Mavuno No. 1, FV Mavuno No. 2,
(fishing equipment) 2007-05-15)
vessel)
2007-11-00 none
FV Mavuno
No. 2
(fishing
vessel)
Two Tanzanian registered ships belong to Korea’s Daechang Fishing were seized about 210 nautical miles (about 389
km) off the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Their 25 crew members (including 10 Chinese, four South Koreans, three
Vietnamese, four Indonesians and four Indians) were released six months later. [15]
Denmark MV Danica 5 Released 2007-06-01 not known
White (unknown) after ransom
2007-08-23 US$1,500,000
(cargo
ship)
The Danish-owned cargo ship the MV Danica White was hijacked and maneuvered into Somali waters. On June 3, the
pirates,
USS Carter Hall, a Harpers Ferry-class landing ship dock engaged the pirates firing machine-gun bursts at the skiffs in
tow behind the Danish ship, but failed to stop them.[16] Following 83 days in captivity, the crew of five and the ship
were released after the owner, H. Folmer & Co, paid a ransom of 1.5 million United States dollars.[17][18]
Greece FV Grecko 4+ unknown 2007-09-20 not known
2 (unknown)
not known unknown
(fishing
boat)
FV Greko 2 was hijacked 110 nautical miles (200 km) west of Berbera. Vessel was anchored near Raas Shula, all crew
removed from vessel.[19]
Panama MV Golden 12 Released 2007-10-28 13°5′0″N 50°24′0″E / 13.083333°N 50.4°E / 13.083333; 50.4
( Japan) Nori (78,884 bar- after ransom (2007-10-28, Ship: MV Golden Nori, 2007-10-28)
(chemical rels)
2007-12-12 US$1,000,000
tanker)
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A Japanese chemical tanker, the MV Golden Nori was hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The destroyer USS Porter, an
pirates,
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, sank the skiffs used by the pirates but they still controlled the tanker. US and German
naval vessels shadowed the captured vessel and blockaded the port of Bosaso, where the captured tanker was taken.
Eventually, after demanding a ransom, the pirates freed the ship and its crew of 21 on December 12. [20]
Comoros MV Al Released 2007-10-27 not known
Marjan (2,500 tons of after ransom
2007-12-02 unknown
(General general car-
cargo go)
ship)
The MV Al Marjan, owned by Biyat International, was travelling to Mombasa from Dubai when pirates hijacked it
10-20 Nm from Mogadishu.[21]
North Korea MV Dai unknown Crew re- 2007-10-29 2°11′57″N 45°47′55″E / 2.19917°N 45.79861°E / 2.19917;
Hong Dan (unknown) gained 45.79861 (2007-10-29, Ship: MV Dai Hong Dan, 2007-10-29)
(cargo control
2007-10-30 none
ship)
Pirates attacked the North Korean cargo the MV Dai Hong Dan and captured its bridge, while the crew managed to
retain control of the steering and engineering spaces. On October 30, the crew regained control of their ship, killing
one pirate and capturing six. Three sailors were injured in the fight, and received medical assistance from US Navy
medics from the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the USS James E. Williams.[22]
News24/Africa/News/ [15] "Crew of hijacked South Korean ships safe:
0,6119,2-11-1447_1821590,00.html. Retrieved official". People’s Daily Online. 2007-05-17.
2008-11-30. http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200705/17/
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liner outruns armed pirate boats". CNN. 06/pirates/. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/africa/11/ [17] "Reports on piracy: Danica White". Danish
05/somalia.pirates/index.html. Retrieved Maritime Authority. 2007-11-16.
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Somali Times. 2006-02-11. [19] "REPORTS ON ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED
http://www.somalilandtimes.net/sl/2005/213/ ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS - Acts reported during
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[22] "Crew of North Korean Pirated Vessel Safe". U.S. • ECOTERRA Intl. - Somali Marine & Coastal Monitor
Naval Forces Central Command. 2007-10-30. • ECOTERRA Intl. - Status of seized vessels and crews
Archived from the original on 2008-03-12. in Somalia
http://web.archive.org/web/20080312131021/ • Coordination marée noire - List of ships attacked by
http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2007/ Somalian pirates since 2009
226.html. Retrieved 2008-04-22. • Coordination marée noire - List of ships attacked by
Somalian pirates since 2011
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