US Navy monitors Ukrainian arms ship seized off Somalia
- 16 years ago
Description OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA (September 30, 2008) -- MV Faina as observed by a U.S. Navy ship. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by
Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine and is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked on Sept. 25 and forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. U.S. 5th Fleet
conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO) to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. (U.S. Navy video/Released)
Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine and is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked on Sept. 25 and forced to proceed to an anchorage off the Somali Coast. U.S. 5th Fleet
conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO) to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. (U.S. Navy video/Released)