Somali Pirates seized freighter carrying 33 T-72 tanks
September 26, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Piracy Attacks
In their latest attack on merchent ships off the Horn of Africa, Somali pirates seized the 530-foot-long freighter Faina carrying 33 T-72 tanks, a substantial quantity of ammunition, and spare parts. According to an Ukraine newsagencey, Faina is owned by Tomex Team based out of Odessa and was hired by Ukrainian state controlled arms dealer [...]
French military firm hired by Somalia to provide maritime security
June 16, 2008 by Akiva
Filed under Maritime Piracy Attacks, Maritime Security
Ever since the pirate attack on the French luxury yacht the Ponant, and the hostage tacking of it’s crew, French forces are involved in providing security to maritime vessels in the Gulf of Aden. Today, Secopex, a private French military firm has signed a contract with Somali government to boost it’s maritime security by creating [...]