The week is almost over, which means that Muster XXIV will be kicking off to high gear. And while the recent abduction of Paul and Rachel Chandler and the drama that will undoubtedly surround it continues to unfold, the survivor of another pirate hostage will recount his experiences with an undoubtedly willing audience. Those who [...]

In April 2009 the world at large watched in frustration when they discovered that the Maersk Alabama cargo ship that was near the coast of Africa had been hijacked by Somali pirates.  This hijacking made news around the world as people anxiously awaited to see what would become of hostage Capt. Richard Phillips. Mixed emotions [...]

The story of Captain Richard Phillips is not yet over. While we wait for the release of the movie about how he was captured by Somali pirates and how Navy SEALs bravely rescued him, Captain Phillips continues to receive the attention he deserves as a hero who offered himself to the pirates as a hostage [...]

What, indeed, is a good pirate story without some missing treasure? It looks like even stories in modern maritime piracy is not spared the treasure angle, as we found a report on CNN International by CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr that the Navy is currently investigating the apparent loss of thousands of dollars in cash [...]

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 [...]

Somehow, one cannot help but think that it was only a matter of time before something like this would happen. And if reports are as accurate as we hope they are, then this movie has already been in the works long before Captain Richard Phillips went home to a warm welcome. A report in the [...]