Judging by recent events, it’s pretty obvious that Operation Ocean Shield isn’t working very well. Somali pirates seize American yacht crew off Oman Four Americans sailing on a yacht off the coast of Oman have been taken hostage by Somali pirates, an international maritime watchdog says. The S/V Quest, owned by a retired couple, was [...]
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