International Maritime Bureau

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Two Malaysian Hostages Found Safe In Philippines

Two ailing Malaysian seamen held hostage by Filipino Muslim militants for eight months were found Thursday aboard a...

International

Somali Pirates Release Hijacked Ship and Crew Without Ransom

Somali pirates who hijacked an oil tanker on Monday have released the ship and its eight Sri Lankan crew members. The...

Headlines

Pirates Kill Vietnamese Sailor, Kidnap Six Others

Pirates have attacked a Vietnamese-flagged cargo ship off the southern Philippines, killing one seaman and abducting at...

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US Warns of Growing Piracy Risk Off West Africa

The United States is increasingly worried about pirate attacks off West Africa and is committed to helping countries...

International

West Africa’s Tough Battle With Piracy

The Gulf of Guinea has become the new hub for African piracy. An international summit in Lome, Togo is looking for...