Showing posts with label MV Eglantine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MV Eglantine. Show all posts
Somali pirates have seized an Iranian-owned cargo ship and its 23-strong crew off the Maldives. Maldives defence officials today said it is the first time Somali pirates have taken a ship in its waters. The vessel, the MV Eglantine, was hijacked off the north-western Hoarafush island.
In recent years Somali pirates have extended the reach of their operations right across the Indian Ocean. According to reports the Maldives has sent a coastguard vessel to the scene.
In recent years Somali pirates have extended the reach of their operations right across the Indian Ocean. According to reports the Maldives has sent a coastguard vessel to the scene.
Labels: Iran, Maldives, MV Eglantine, Somali pirates, Somalia, vessel
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