Topic: MV Sirius Star

Top 5 high-profile captures by Somali pirates

After 388 days as prisoners of Somali pirates, Paul and Rachel Chandler were released Nov. 14. They were among 1,052 hostages taken in 2009, in addition to the 773 hostages taken in the first nine months of 2010, according to a recent report by the International Maritime Bureau. Click through the following slides to read about the Chandlers' ordeal and other high-profile captures.

Somali pirates fight over record ransom

Owners of a Greek-flagged oil tanker dropped a record ransom payment of $5.5 million to $7 million on the deck of the ship today, prompting Somali pirates to release the Maran Centaurus.

Somali pirates seize oil tanker. Where are the anti-piracy forces?

The Greek-owned Maran Centaurus was seized Sunday more than 800 miles east of Mogadishu fully loaded with an estimated 2 million barrels of oil heading for New Orleans from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Are Somalia's pirates linked to Al Qaeda?

Reports that pirates may want to swap a British couple they captured last week for fellow pirates detained by foreign navies have fueled speculation that the pirates are linking up with Islamist militants.

Somali piracy a boost for London's shipping insurers

As the frequency of attacks rises, so, too, does cost of coverage for vessels plying pirate-infested waters.

Battling Somali pirates: Maritime businesses weigh in

In London, the business capital of the world's maritime industry, firms shape decisions on arming ships and negotiating with pirates.

World

Piracy raises pressure for new international tack on Somalia

The world is not willing to allow this strategic nation to remain ungoverned. Can a coordinated effort create a stable government?

Forget Depp: Somali pirates risk all for riches, women

In cash-strapped, hungry Somalia, the pirate life may be risky, but payoffs are huge.

Opinion: Somalia's piracy problem is everyone's problem

'Arrghh matey' isn't so funny when you know what's at stake.

Arab countries meet to tackle Somali pirate threat

Egypt hosted Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Sudan, Yemen, and the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia on Thursday in a bid to protect valuable maritime trade routes from pirates.

Who are Somalia's pirates?

A Monitor Q&A reveals who's behind the modern-day pirates, how they got so good at taking ships, and what's being done to stop them.

India leads fight against Somali pirates

An Indian warship sank a Somali pirate 'mother ship.' At least 91 ships have been hijacked this year off the coast of Somalia.

Oil capture spotlights Somali pirates' reach

A supertanker hijacking helped boost the price of oil early this week.

India destroys pirate ship off Somalia

India's increased presence in the Gulf of Aden may serve to demonstrate its military reach.

Somali pirates attack tanker loaded with oil

Saturday's attack highlights the difficulty international forces face in patrolling the waters off Africa's coast.