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Indian Ocean – pirate action groups disrupted

The EU Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) issued a press release stating that over the past few days five pirate action groups have been disrupted. A number of mother ships and skiffs have been sunk and over 40 suspected pirates have been taken into custody. In one case, a French fishing vessel was attacked by pirates. Two other fishing vessels came to the assistance of the first vessel. During close contact, the mother ship collided with one of the fishing vessels and sank. The suspected pirates on board were rescued. (3/8/10).

NATO – previously hijacked vessel being used as pirate platform

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) issued a press release stating that a previously hijacked fishing vessel is underway in the Somali Basin and is apparently being used as a pirate platform. (3/8/10).

Somalia – pirates release hijacked fishing vessel

The EU Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) issued a press release stating that a fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates on 29 October 2009 has been released by pirates from the port of Heradeere following payment of a ransom. (3/7/10).

ARC – expanded funding sought for Arctic oil spill research

The US Arctic Research Commission (ARC) issued a draft White Paper recommending expanded funding for Arctic/Subarctic Oil Spill Research. It points out that risks of oil spills in polar waters may be growing due to changing climate and sea ice conditions, increasing offshore energy exploration, and projected shipping growth. (2/24/10).

NATO – Secretary-General’s speech

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) released the text of the speech delivered by NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Among other things, he discussed the common interests of NATO and Bahrain with regard to counter-piracy, maritime security, and environmental protection. (3/7/10).

Fonte: Dennis Bryant.