Mystery Ship Returns To Port
The infamous mystery ship, the Arctic Sea, has returned to port in Malta. The BBC reports that the ship was towed into harbour in the Maltese capital, Valletta, after maritime officials inspected the vessel and declared it radiation-free. The ship’s whereabouts captured international attention as it appeared to vanish on its way from Finland... »
Mossad Monitored Mystery Ship Arctic Sea
Russian newswires reported on Saturday no suspicious materials were found on the ship Arctic Sea despite media reports it was carrying an air-defense system for Iran. According to Reuters, a spokesman for the Russian Prosecutor General’s Investigative Committee said prosecutors found nothing but timber on the ship. “The ship was searched with the help... »
Russians Arrest 8 For Hijacking Arctic Sea
Guided Missile Frigate ‘Ladny’ The BBC reports that eight people have been arrested for hijacking the cargo ship Arctic Sea and its 15-man Russian crew. Russia’s defence minister, Anatoly Serdyukov, said the group of suspects included Russian, Estonian and Latvian nationals. He indicated that the hijackers had approached the Arctic Sea in a dinghy,... »
Russia Boards Missing Ship
Russia has found and boarded the Arctic Sea – the cargo ship which has been missing in mysterious circumstances since last month. According to the BBC, Russia says it has found a missing vessel near the Cape Verde islands and retrieved its Russian crew. Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said that the 15-member crew... »
Ransom Demanded for Lost Ship
According to a report by the BBC, officials from Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation say a ransom demand has been made for a missing Russian-manned cargo vessel, the Arctic Sea. A Finnish radio station said it had been told the 15 crew members’ lives would be at risk if it was not paid Mystery... »
Arctic Sea Found Off Cape Verde
Missing since July 28, the Arctic Sea, has been located. Although piracy was originally suspected, details about the ship’s discovery have not been released. North Carolina TV Station WRAL just announced: The French Defense Ministry says a Russian-manned cargo that vanished in the Atlantic last month has been found near Cape Verde. Ministry spokesman Capt. Jerome... »
Cargo Ship Hijacked Off The Coast Of France
With all that is happening around the world, one recent incident stands out that more sounds like a Clancy or le Carre spy novel rather than reality. This concerns the possible capture and then disappearance of the 4,000-ton, 295 foot bulk carrier, the Arctic Sea and its 15-member Russian crew. This has all the trappings... »
