U.S. Navy Leader Lauds Asian Countries

The head of the U-S Navy praised three nations bordering the once pirate-infested Malacca Strait in Southeast Asia for progress they’ve made ousting the sea robbers.

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Pirates Attack Ship Off Somali Coast

Somali pirates have hijacked a commercial vessel off the coast of the lawless nation, raising fears of resurgence of piracy after several months of lull activity.

Reports from Mogadishu said Saturday the United Arab Emirates- flagged MV Veesham carrying charcoal with 12-member crew on board was seized near Adale, 95 km northeast of Mogadishu on Thursday night.
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Bangladesh Most Dangerous Port

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Bangladesh's Chittagong port is the world's most dangerous with more than 30 pirate attacks reported in the first nine months of this year, an international maritime watchdog said Wednesday.

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http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/11/01/asia/AS_GEN_Asia_Piracy.php

Pirate Attacks Continue Worldwide Through 2006

As of September 30, the International Chamber of Commerce reported 168 attacks against shipping worldwide, the majority as usual along the coasts of India, Malaaca Strait and Indonesia.

There have been 40 reported attacks in Indonesia and 20 in the Malacca Strait. The west coast of Africa has had 26 attacks and there were 17 attacks around South America, with nine off the southern coast of Brazil.

NATO Combating Terrorism at Sea

NATO ships patrol the Mediterranean to protect shipping against sea-going terrorists.

Read more: www.nato.int/cocu/briefing/terrorism_at sea2006/terrorism_at_sea2006-e.pdf