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U.S. Navy fleet surrounds hijacked ship
Russia Today ^ | September 29, 2008

Posted on 09/29/2008 8:38:05 PM PDT by valkyry1

Several U.S. battleships are currently surrounding the Ukrainian ship which was hijacked by Somali pirates last week. Their purpose is to prevent the unloading of the 33 tanks and other military equipment that is currently onboard.

 The captain of a hijacked Ukrainian ship being held off the coast of Somalia has died. Conflicting reports suggest he died of heart attack or hypertension.

The pirates have initially demanded a ransom of $US35 million, reportedly lowering their demands to $US5 million. 

 

 

 

(Excerpt) Read more at russiatoday.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: kaalybeshipping; maritime; piracy; pirates; russia; shipjacking; somali; somalipirates; ukraine; usnavy
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To: Beaten Valve

They will get their wish rather soon.


41 posted on 09/29/2008 9:08:21 PM PDT by valkyry1 (McCain/Palin 2008)
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To: valkyry1

They’re pirates, and they follow the pirate code:

1. Promise to permit the last survivor of an on-board internecine gun battle to live, and state that he will be paid $1,000,000

2. Wait for the shooting to stop.

3. Kill the last guy, pay nothing

4. Re-claim ship and booty for OpFor ops at Fort Irwin

To pirates a pirate arrangement, I say....


42 posted on 09/29/2008 9:11:14 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Billthedrill
Any skipper of anything larger than a mike boat who didn't run on them with guns blazing would be hooted out of his commission.

Navies and pirates are natural enemies. It must be every skipper's dream to have someone he can go after without a care in the world for diplomatic implications.

43 posted on 09/29/2008 9:12:06 PM PDT by SeeSharp
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To: Onelifetogive
At least he didn't say "Schooners" or "Clippers"...It's a start.

Or "delta winged fighters".

44 posted on 09/29/2008 9:13:41 PM PDT by SeeSharp
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To: frogjerk

Bremerton?


45 posted on 09/29/2008 9:15:54 PM PDT by badpacifist (Personal attacks on someones opinion of a "news article" you happened to post is asinine..)
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080929-N-1082Z-071 HOYBYO, Somalia (Sept. 29, 2008) Pirates holding MV Faina receives supplies while under observation by the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by "Kaalybe Shipping Ukraine" and is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked on Sept. 28 and forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. Vella Gulf is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet conduct maritime security operations to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Zalasky/Released)

080928-N-9999X-004 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2008) Somali pirates in small boats were able to hijack the MV Faina, a Belize-flagged cargo ship owned and operated by "Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine." The ship is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. It had no on board security when it was attacked on Sept. 28 and was forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

080928-N-9999X-003 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2008) MV Faina as observed by the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by "Kaalybe Shipping Ukraine" and is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked on Sept. 28 and forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. Howard is deployed with the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

080928-N-9999X-002 INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2008) Somali pirates in small boats were able to hijack the MV Faina, a Belize-flagged cargo ship owned and operated by 'Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine." The ship is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. It had no on board security when it was attacked on Sept. 28 and was forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. U.S. Navy photo (Released)

080906-N-1082Z-047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)

USS Howard DDG-83

USS Howard Monitoring MV Faina
Story Number: NNS080928-11
Release Date: 9/28/2008 8:42:00 PM

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet Public Affairs

MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- The U.S. 5th Fleet continues to actively monitor the situation with Motor Vessel Faina, the Belize-flagged cargo ship, which was captured Sept. 25.

San Diego-based destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) is on station and is in visual range of MV Faina, which is anchored off the Somalia coast near the harbor city of Hobyo.

"Howard is on-station," said Cmdr. Curtis Goodnight, Howard commanding officer. "My crew is actively monitoring the situation, keeping constant watch on the vessel and the waters in the immediate vicinity."

Two other pirated vessels, MV Capt Stefanos and MV Centauri, are also anchored at this location.

This incident highlights the complexity of the situation in the region. MV Faina is owned and operated by "Kaalybe Shipping Ukraine" and is carrying a cargo of T-72 tanks and related equipment. Its crew is comprised of citizens from Ukraine, Russia and Latvia. There is no indication that the ship had a security team aboard.

Howard is part of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO).

MSO help develop security in the maritime environment. From security arises stability that results in global economic prosperity. MSO complements the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.

46 posted on 09/29/2008 9:17:06 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham
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To: valkyry1

I assume the claim we have used several “battleships” is a translation issue.

I am wondering if we are containing the ship or making sure we get to take it out instead of the Russians.


47 posted on 09/29/2008 9:20:36 PM PDT by SlapHappyPappy
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To: AFreeBird

Not a Russian ship, but they will take any chance to exert control over the arms trade in the region. Plus, they will feel like they have shown up the Ukrainians if they take care of this mess.


48 posted on 09/29/2008 9:22:45 PM PDT by SlapHappyPappy
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To: Beaten Valve
The pirates ahave vowed to fight till their death? I say we grant them their wish.

Um, and the remaining crew? Just collateral damage?

49 posted on 09/29/2008 9:25:18 PM PDT by AFreeBird
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To: SlapHappyPappy

I think there is at least one Destroyer onsite, that would be plenty I think dont you?


50 posted on 09/29/2008 9:25:34 PM PDT by valkyry1 (McCain/Palin 2008)
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To: valkyry1

Fire 1, Thunk! Can you hear me now? Good. Next one go kaboom. Give up.

51 posted on 09/29/2008 9:32:42 PM PDT by VRWC For Truth (Throw the bums out who vote yes on the bail out)
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To: AFreeBird

No Free, I say we just wait for the Russians to arrive.

Maybe they’ll decide to let the pirates off with a warning and send them to Sibera for a bit of attitude adjustment...


52 posted on 09/29/2008 9:35:22 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
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To: valkyry1

If it’s not we’re screwed.

BTW, we should have told the ship’s owners/cargo’s owners they had 48 hours to resolve this or we would, and sunk that damn ship by now.


53 posted on 09/29/2008 10:04:56 PM PDT by SlapHappyPappy
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To: valkyry1

The Somali coast is well-known as a pirate haven. Why wouldn’t any ship traveling in that area keep an armed 24-hour watch, and shoot or ram anything that got too close and ignored warnings to bugger off?


54 posted on 09/29/2008 10:20:51 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (~ ~ FREE LAZAMATAZ! ~ ~ [Shipping and handling charges may apply.])
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To: valkyry1
It looks like we've got us a war, A gut-busting, mother loving Navy War.

OK, OK, I'm exaggerating a little, but dang I have been waiting too many years to say that line.

55 posted on 09/29/2008 10:23:55 PM PDT by NavyCanDo
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To: valkyry1

These pirates can bluster all they want but they ARE NOT suicidal types. They are greedy, pure and simple. Greedy thieves want to live to spend their loot.


56 posted on 09/30/2008 3:58:48 AM PDT by AmericaUnited
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To: A.A. Cunningham

She seems to be riding a little high in the water to be displacing that much mass. Hmmm. Maybe she is just carrying some implements of heavy artillery.


57 posted on 09/30/2008 4:07:38 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: VRWC For Truth

Not so fast. She looks like she would be a fine addition to a prepositioned force. Looks like she could hold a BLT’s worth of gear with at least a company reinforced contingent.


58 posted on 09/30/2008 4:09:48 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: davetex
"The Big Mo, and The Iowa? Stupid writers!"

Yes...but think how cool it would be if the Iowa showed over the horizon. That would make some people's guts churn!

59 posted on 09/30/2008 4:12:38 AM PDT by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: valkyry1; ken21
The one that is up on the link now associated wioth this article is a US Navy San Antonio Class LPD. Relatively new class with good self defense capabilities, but not suited for attacking other combat ships.

However, in this case, it would have plenty of Marines and helos and small craft though and more than capable, if necessary of putting a force on this hijacked vessel to recover it.

The real shark in the water that we have there will be the Arliegh Burke destroyers.

60 posted on 09/30/2008 5:19:38 AM PDT by Jeff Head (Freedom is not free...never has been, never will be. (www.dragonsfuryseries.com))
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