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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

EU Naval Force Belgian Frigate BNS Louise-Marie Apprehends Five Suspected Pirates

BNS Louise-Marie |In the afternoon of 15 December 2012, the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Belgian frigate BNS Louise-Marie intercepted one skiff with five suspected pirates on board.

While underway to the probable pirates’ operating area, the Swedish EU NAVFOR maritime patrol aircraft (MPRA) was able to locate the suspicious skiff on 12 December 2012.

The BNS Louise-Marie was tasked to conduct a surface search in order to investigate this probable pirate action group.

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