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INDIAN OCEAN (April 9, 2009) In a still frame from video released by the U.S. Navy taken by the Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle, a 28-foot lifeboat from the U.S.-flagged container ship Maersk Alabama is seen Thursday, April 9, 2009 in the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy Photo)

Naval Intelligence And The Maersk Alabama – USMMA Grad Honored

By On September 16, 2011

The Washington Post brings us the following story of the naval intelligence behind the 2009 Maersk Alabama pirate incident and the counterpiracy branch chief at the Office of Naval Intelligence, Brian Green, who [...]

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Famed Maersk Alabama attacked for a third time

By On March 9, 2011

Suspected Somali pirates tried to seize the Maersk Alabama again on Tuesday in the third attempt to hijack it in three years. Four people suspected of being pirates approached the [...]

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Somali pirate recieves maximum sentence for role in ‘Maersk Alabama’ hijacking

By On February 16, 2011

Convicted Somali pirate, 21-year-old Abduwali Muse, was sentenced today in New York to 405 months, nearly 34 years, in federal prison for his participation in the April 8, 2009 hijacking [...]

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Captain Richard Phillips on “The Daily Show”

By On April 8, 2010

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

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Secretary LaHood Reminds Mariners of Best Practices Following Recent Attacks on the Maersk Alabama and M/V Harriett

By On November 20, 2009

Washington, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today reminded mariners about the importance of taking necessary precautions and implementing best practices in the wake of recent attacks on the [...]

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Maersk Alabama Thwarts Another Pirate Attack Using Armed Guards

By On November 18, 2009

Update: Release via EU NAVFOR: On the early morning of 18 November 2009, 350 nautical miles east from the Somali coast, pirates attacked MV Maersk Alabama, a US flagged, Danish [...]

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Somali Pirate Takedown – Maersk Alabama Story Hits Prime Time TV

By On June 21, 2009

Get your TIVO’s ready…. In a new, featured, television show The Discovery Channel looks to find out the very real story behind the story of the Maersk Alabama incident and [...]

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U.S.A. vs. Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse – Court Documents

By On May 20, 2009

UPDATE: Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has been plead not guilty to a total of 10 charges for his role in the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama. Eight of the 10 charges [...]

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Captain Richard Phillips’ Exclusive Interview with NBC’s Today Show – Video

By On April 28, 2009

Here is the Today Show’s exclusive interview with Captain Richards Phillips of the Maersk Alabama.  Video courtesy of Hulu.com. NOTE: This video only available to U.S. viewers. April 28: In [...]

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Maersk Alabama Crew Member Files Lawsuit Against Ship Owner – Legal principles behind the claim

By On April 28, 2009

To help us answer some of the questions we have been hearing regarding the Maersk Alabama crew member that is suing the ship owner, gCaptain contacted Jones Act attorney, gCaptain [...]

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Somali Pirate Being Charged as Adult – Update

By On April 21, 2009

Image via AP The sole surviving suspected pirate in the attempted hijacking of the Maersk Alabama and resulting hostage-taking of the ships captain appeared before a federal judge this afternoon [...]

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Photos of the Week – Maersk Alabama and Lifeboat Photos

By On April 14, 2009

Here is a collection of photos taken from this past week’s Maersk Alabama piracy incident.  The images and descriptions are provided the U.S. Navy.  These are just a few of [...]

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