VLCC MV Irene SL
Yesterday, the Italian-owned Aframax tanker MV Savina Caylyn was hijacked by pirates approximately 670 nautical miles East of Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Today, the Greek-owned VLCC MV Irene SL was hijacked approximately 350 nautical miles South East of Muscat in the North Arabian Sea. The last VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier), the Korean Samho Dream, hijacked by pirates was freed after a record ransom of $9.5 million was paid by its owners. Western naval efforts to stop piracy in the region continue to be less and less effective as the pirates have adapted their tactics while the naval forces have not.
Pirates Hit a Gusher With Twin Oil Tanker Haul
Thanks to Phil Leon for passing the articles along.
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