Sunday's attack on the M/S Nautica, which was reported Tuesday, comes several weeks after a NATO mission served mainly to underscore the impotence of the world community. A handful of Western ships can do little to prevent attacks in a vast sea, and ...

Ship Passengers Recount Pirate Attack - AOL

MUSCAT, Oman (Dec. 3) - Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness and described hearing the "Pop! Pop! Pop!" of the pirates ...

Oregon passenger describes pirate attack on cruise ship - KTVB

MUSCAT, Oman -- Ordered to get inside and stay down, Oregon tourist Clyde Thornburg heard the pirates' rifle shots hit the side of the luxury cruise liner -- "Pop! Pop! Pop!" -- then felt the ship speed up to escape. At this port north of the pirate ...

Pirates Chase, Fire on US Cruise Ship - AOL

Sunday's attack on the M/S Nautica, which was reported Tuesday, comes several weeks after a NATO mission served mainly to underscore the impotence of the world community. A handful of Western ships can do little to prevent attacks in a vast sea, and ...

Bermuda to build pier for large cruise ships - WTOP Radio

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) - Bermuda plans to build a second cruise ship pier in the island's western region to accommodate large ships. The government says it hopes the multimillion dollar project will transform an old naval town into a new tourism hub ...