PIRATE attacks in the Indian Ocean have already passed 2008 levels, when pirates earned at least $30 million in ransoms. Attacks slowed during July and August as bad weather and growing maritime awareness kept the pirates at bay. But with the summer monsoon season winding down, maritime security experts expect to see more active pirates for the last quarter of the year.
An American Navy helicopter took fire in early August as it flew over a hijacked Taiwanese fishing vessel, so pirates are neither deterred nor impressed by navy ships or helicopters. Nonetheless, NATO’s naval operation has reached its first anniversary and its coalition efforts will continue.
An American Navy helicopter took fire in early August as it flew over a hijacked Taiwanese fishing vessel, so pirates are neither deterred nor impressed by navy ships or helicopters. Nonetheless, NATO’s naval operation has reached its first anniversary and its coalition efforts will continue.
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