MV Faina was released by Somali pirates after receiving ransom payment. Here is an amazing photograph from U.S. Navy with a note.
Ransom money is dropped in the vicinity of the MV Faina off the coast of Somalia near Hobyo while under observation by a U.S. Navy ship. Pirates did not actually leave the ship until Feb. 5, more than 24 hours after this photo was taken. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is operated by Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine and is carrying a cargo of Ukranian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked Sept. 25, 2008 by pirates and forced to proceed to anchorage off the Somali Coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick/Released)
The above photograph is modified to highlight the payment of ransom. Actual photo is at U.S.Navy.
The vessel was released on February 05, after all of the 65 pirates that had been on board the hijacked vessel received the $3.2 million ransom.
Read more from RIA Novosti.
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Very surprising to know that even the most powerful nation in the world has to pay ransom to these pirates. Combined action from the international community is required to clear this pirate mess.
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I’ve heard of people going undercover on speacial ops missions to catch and stop these pirates. It’s kinda crazy to think that we actually have now-a-day pirates!