Actor Tom Hanks is immersing himself in the Navy life, as he spends time in Norfolk, Virginia, for the filming of the movie “Captain Phillips.” The movie is based on the real-life story of the hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama, a container ship owned by Maersk Line Limited which was taken over by Somali [...]

Australia is joining in the fight against piracy, as it sends an Australian Navy warship as well as RAAF spy planes to the Horn of Africa. According to a report by Ian McPhedran on news.com.au, the Gulf-based Anzac Class frigate HMAS Warramunga and P3-C Orion maritime patrol aircraft will be re-tasked and will be available [...]