CNN Around the World October 24, 2013 16:20:00
And the chief engineer, were taken hostage. we have not heard about where they might be at this point. what's interesting where this attack took place, took place as you mentioned in the open, in the gulf of guinea. historically, piracy has been very, very common in east africa, off the coast of somalia, as you know. in the last couple of years weave started to see an uptick in piracy attacks in west africa. in the gulf of guinea 30% of all attacks in african waters happen in the gulf. the nigerian navy stepped up efforts to patrol the coastline and chase pirates when they do see them but it's...