081109-N-1082Z-051 SOMALIA (Nov. 9, 2008) The crew of the merchant vessel MV Faina stand on the deck after a Navy request to check on their health and welfare. The Belize-flagged cargo ship owned and operated by Kaalbye Shipping, Ukraine, was seized by pirates Sept. 25 and forced to proceed to anchorage off the Somali Coast. The ship is carrying a cargo of Ukrainian T-72 tanks and related military equipment. ( Navy photo by Mass communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released) Faina highjacked

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