Monthly Archives: May 2013

Bodies of 2 Crewmen Found After 4 Months

  Two partially decomposed bodies of North Korean mariners have been discovered in separate locations in Japan. Their cargo ship TAEGAKBONG went missing in late December. Reported engine failure sent the ship adrift after its steering controls and navigation systems were disabled. The first body was found on Saturday in Itoigawa, Niigata Prefecture. The Japan…

Six Seamen Released from Pirate Captivity in Somalia

  After more than 2 years of captivity, the six seamen, who were kidnapped by Somali pirates in connection with the seizure of the Danish coaster M/V Leopard in January 2011, have been released and lead to safety. The two Danish and the four Philippine seamen have very recently been released off the Somali coast…