THE TENSION: Combat Camera: US Navy Checks on Crew of Ship Held by Pirates off Coast of Somalia

OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA (Oct. 3, 2008) - The ship's crew aboard MV Faina stands on the deck following a U.S. Navy request to check on their health and welfare. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by "Kaalybe 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 anchorage off the Somali Coast. U.S. 5th Fleet conducts maritime security operations to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky.)

OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA (Oct. 03, 2008) - The ship's crew aboard MV Faina stands on the deck following a U.S. Navy request to check on their health and welfare. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is owned and operated by "Kaalybe 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 anchorage off the Somali Coast. U.S. 5th Fleet conducts maritime security operations to promote stability and regional economic prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky.)

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