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Somalia – warship seizes suspected pirate vessel

The EU Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) issued a press release stating that a Dutch warship patrolling off the coast of Somalia observed a whaler with five persons on board departing a known pirate stronghold. The whaler was examined and found to contain pirate equipment. It was seized and the individuals were returned to shore. (4/26/10).

Somali Basin – pirate mother ship and skiff destroyed

The EU Maritime Security Centre-Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) issued a press release stating that a Spanish warship located a suspected pirate action group, consisting of a mother ship and two skiffs, in the Somali Basin northwest of the Seychelles. A search revealed pirate paraphernalia on board and no fishing gear. The mother ship and one skiff were destroyed. The individuals were put into the remaining skiff and sent back to Somalia. (4/26/10).

Gulf of Mexico – update MODU sinking

The Joint Information Center issued a news release stating that response to the oil spill continues. Two drilling rigs have been mobilized to drill relief wells. More than 1,000 persons and 17 vessels are involved in the response effort. A map showing the location of the oil sheen was also released. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a situation report stating that it is providing oil spill trajectory analysis and other assistance in response to the sinking of the MODU in the Gulf of Mexico and the subsequent oil spill. (4/26/10).

Connecticut – maritime incident training exercise

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that it, the Transportation Security Administration, and other federal and state agencies will conduct a maritime incident training exercise in Niantic, Connecticut on April 27. (4/26/10). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.