Somali Pirates Hijack Chemical Tanker in Red Sea

The European Unions anti piracy task force recently reported that Somali pirates have a hijacked chemical tanker carrying lubricating oil in the Red Sea.
The force says pirates attacked the tanker on Sunday. The hijacking was confirmed Monday after the ship lost communication. The EU Naval Force says the 13,065 ton-ship has a crew of 18 Filipinos on board. The Horn of Africa nation's 19 years of lawlessness have allowed piracy to flourish. The waters surrounding Somalia, including the Gulf of Aden that connects the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, are known to be among the world's most dangerous. Now, the question becomes, "what will the Somali pirates do with the hijacked chemical tanker.

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