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    USS Nicholas captures suspected pirates

    INDIAN OCEAN, AT SEA

    04.01.2010

    Story by Chief Petty Officer Michael Lewis 

    U.S. Navy           

    INDIAN OCEAN, At Sea -- USS Nicholas captured suspected pirates on Thursday after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship.

    While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m. local time from a suspected pirate skiff and returned fire before commencing pursuit of the vessel until the disabled skiff stopped.

    At 1:59 a.m. personnel from Nicholas boarded the disabled skiff and detained three personnel. The boarding team found ammunition and multiple cans of fuel on board.

    After taking the suspected pirates on board, Nicholas sank the disabled skiff at 2:59 a.m.

    An additional two suspected pirates were captured on the confiscated mother ship.

    The suspected pirates will remain in U.S. custody on board Nicholas until a determination is made regarding their disposition.

    Piracy is an international maritime issue that consistently affects the safety and security of the sea. The U.S. Navy works to uphold maritime law in order to prevent an environment conducive to piracy.

    Nicholas, an Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate homeported in Norfolk, Va., is currently supporting U.S. Naval Forces Africa. U.S. Naval Forces Africa is the naval component in support of U.S. Africa Command.


    For more information, contact U.S. Naval Forces Africa Public Affairs at +39-081-568-3223 or by visiting www.naveur-navaf.navy.mil.

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    Date Taken: 04.01.2010
    Date Posted: 04.01.2010 06:37
    Story ID: 47523
    Location: INDIAN OCEAN, AT SEA

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