120105-N-ZZ999-004 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) Guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) responded to a distress call from the master of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai, who stated he was held captive by pirates. The Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team, detained 15 suspected pirates, who were reportedly holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for several weeks. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors from USS Kidd assi
120105-N-ZZ999-004 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) Guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) responded to a distress call from the master of the Iranian-flagged fishing dhow Al Molai, who stated he was held captive by pirates. The Kidd's visit, board, search and seizure team, detained 15 suspected pirates, who were reportedly holding a 13-member Iranian crew hostage for several weeks. Kidd is conducting counter-piracy and maritime security operations while deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors from USS Kidd assist an Iranian-flagged fishing dhow. (2)
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