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Pirates capture dhow sailing from Dubai
2011-01-15
[Emirates 24/7] An Indian dhow MSV Al-Musa sailing from Dubai to Salalah has been attacked by pirates off the coast of Oman. According to India's directorate of shipping, pirates have taken about 14 Indians hostage.

The incident occurred on Sunday when the dhow was sailing at about 50 miles off Oman and about 800 nautical miles from the Somali coast carrying food items.
Posted by:Fred

#3  Likely for use a a mother-ship.
Posted by: Pappy   2011-01-15 14:54  

#2  Where is Sinbad?
Posted by: Water Modem   2011-01-15 02:00  

#1  The glare from the laser is intense enough to make it impossible to aim weapons like AK47s or RPGs, but doesnÂ’t have a permanent effect.”

Obviously a non-blinding, glare is bug vs a feature. Please purchase the retina melting upgrade.
Posted by: Besoeker   2011-01-15 00:22  

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