Gaza Fishing Vessels Challenge Israeli Blockade
by Nidal al-Mughrabi (Reuters) – A group of Palestinian fishing boats that sailed off the shore of Gaza to challenge an Israeli naval blockade of the coastal enclave drew warning...
Piracy in the Golf of Aden continue to grab headlines around the world. Here is a look at some of the top headlines from this weeks.
Indian Navy Ship Mysore Prevents Somali Piracy Attack: Indian Navy Ship Mysore during piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden has successfully prevented piracy attack on MV Gibe.
US says piracy resolution allows for air strikes in Somalia: The US government said Wednesday that it believes a new UN Security Council resolution on Somalia authorizes air strikes against pirates in Somali territory.
Shipping container surcharge caused by pirate risk: FRENCH container carrier CMA CGM is to impose a $23 per teu* surcharge on all containers it transports through the pirate-frequented Gulf of Aden from January 1.
UPDATE:
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