090204-N-3931M-427 OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA (Feb. 4, 2009) - Ransom money is dropped in the vicinity of the MV Faina off the coast of Somalia near Hobyo while under observation by a Navy ship. Pirates did not actually leave the ship until Feb. 5, more than 24 hours after this photo was taken. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is operated by "Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine" and is carrying a cargo of Ukranian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked Sept. 25, 2008 by pirates and forced to proceed to anchorage off the Somali Coast. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist
090204-N-3931M-427 OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA (Feb. 4, 2009) - Ransom money is dropped in the vicinity of the MV Faina off the coast of Somalia near Hobyo while under observation by a Navy ship. Pirates did not actually leave the ship until Feb. 5, more than 24 hours after this photo was taken. The Belize-flagged cargo ship is operated by "Kaalbye Shipping Ukraine" and is carrying a cargo of Ukranian T-72 tanks and related equipment. The ship was attacked Sept. 25, 2008 by pirates and forced to proceed to anchorage off the Somali Coast. ( Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Michael R. McCormick/Released) Combined Task Force 151 - 090204-N-3931M-427
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