EU naval forces liberate cargo ship, crew following failed pirate attack off Somalia

Screenshot of thermal imaging video footage of EU naval personnel coming to the aid of the cargo vessel Basilisk following a pirate attack east of Somalia, May 23, 2024

EU naval task force Operation Atalanta has reported the liberation of the Liberian-flagged general cargo vessel Basilisk and its 17-strong crew following a failed attack by pirates in the Indian Ocean off Somalia late last week. Officials said the ship was attacked by suspected pirates whilst transiting the Indian Ocean, sailing approximately 380 nautical miles […]

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