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Officials: Pirates seize oil tanker in Ivory Coast

AP -- ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Armed men have hijacked a tanker carrying 5,000 tons of oil from an Ivory Coast port and taken it off the coast of Ghana, though its precise whereabouts are unknown, government authorities and maritime officials said Monday.

The Panamanian-flagged vessel ITRI was first seized Wednesday as the tanker was preparing to deposit oil at the port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast's commercial capital, said a statement from the Ivory Coast government — communicating for the first time on the case only Monday.

The tanker, with 16 crew members aboard, was listed as missing, said Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau's pirate reporting center in Malaysia. He could not release information about the nationalities of the crew, but said in many previous cases, the pir

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LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,609 Points:1,206,455 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 10:39:30 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse My hope is the pirate are so stupid as to put some of the Jet fuel in their boats.....problem solved! LOL! [Edited by: LetemEatCake at 1/22/2013 11:40:05 PM EST]
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,763 Points:592,720 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 10:02:17 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Need to put a stop to this.
ciimike Champion Author Nevada Posts:4,638 Points:1,062,060 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 9:19:32 AM Ignore ciimike Report Abuse There definitely should not be a trial for piracy. It is just too easy for them right now. It is getting time for some military incursions in the ports of Ghana. It is obvious they cannot control their own ports.
dudleydolittle Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,435 Points:593,020 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 5:38:34 AM Ignore dudleydolittle Report Abuse agree with vulcan96
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,926 Points:3,105,425 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:36:15 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse we need open season on pirates.....
RussianAnya All-Star Author Dallas Posts:651 Points:134,825 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:28:14 AM Ignore RussianAnya Report Abuse Yes
snky2k Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,408 Points:304,765 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:26:59 AM Ignore snky2k Report Abuse The tankers need better arms when working anywhere around Africa. Too many Muslim pirates.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,924 Points:1,593,175 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:23:21 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Do these tanker crews go to sea unarmed??
yelobus Champion Author Houston Posts:5,605 Points:1,557,815 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:19:49 AM Ignore yelobus Report Abuse Ok.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,822 Points:1,287,110 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:18:28 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Repeat. [Edited by: afghaned at 1/22/2013 1:19:02 AM EST]
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,153 Points:1,627,205 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:17:01 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Now if they had a refinery they'd be all set.
2parrots Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,562 Points:347,265 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:17:00 AM Ignore 2parrots Report Abuse no guns no defense
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,074 Points:1,628,200 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:16:50 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse What ... No Somalia?
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,772 Points:1,866,035 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:16:38 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse OBOZO is too busy with his party to worry about this !!!
Robert44 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,581 Points:1,221,760 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:16:29 AM Ignore Robert44 Report Abuse Difficult situation!!!!
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,999 Points:1,241,735 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:16:00 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse It's about time we wipe these pirates out.
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:13:11 AM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Uh oh, gas going up for sure
kiss4afrog Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:421 Points:173,960 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:10:21 AM Ignore kiss4afrog Report Abuse All the shipping companies need to get together on this . . . no ransom. It might be ugly at first but it's the only way to stop this insanity. I'm still a believer in arming the crews if they want to or putting armed guards on board. Even a well placed drone to blow the boat out of the water before they are close enough to board.
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,798 Points:755,640 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:08:11 AM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse old news
Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,207 Points:618,815 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:06:50 AM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse There go PRICES.
dld1295 Sophomore Author Detroit Posts:177 Points:344,550 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:05:44 AM Ignore dld1295 Report Abuse Price will rise
steamtrainNV Champion Author Nevada Posts:8,942 Points:1,500,980 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:00:37 AM Ignore steamtrainNV Report Abuse NOT GOOD, sEND ARNOLD, AND TOM CRUZ TO FIGHT THEM
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,490 Points:749,690 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 12:00:07 AM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse If they're caught in the act of piracy, no trial. just blow them out of the water.
bsg75 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:428 Points:134,115 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:59:29 PM Ignore bsg75 Report Abuse That wasn't very nice.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,575 Points:2,446,110 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:57:33 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can't put armed guards in schools, but why not on tankers sailing in waters known to be infested with pirates ?
Doomsday64 All-Star Author Austin Posts:869 Points:337,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:57:23 PM Ignore Doomsday64 Report Abuse those damn pirates
sehonda Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,043 Points:916,985 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:57:16 PM Ignore sehonda Report Abuse track the tankers by GPS
craigsf38 Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,718 Points:1,511,980 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:55:27 PM Ignore craigsf38 Report Abuse OK
pa79th Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,792 Points:1,218,050 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:54:16 PM Ignore pa79th Report Abuse Pirates seizing a ship in the Atlantic? That is news, very different news!
badharley Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,035 Points:742,260 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:54:09 PM Ignore badharley Report Abuse Have to arm the oil tankers blow away the pirates.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,181 Points:1,932,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:53:18 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Gotta make a living, eh?
CarefreeVT Champion Author Burlington Posts:1,812 Points:260,530 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:53:04 PM Ignore CarefreeVT Report Abuse Quick Ban Guns on Open Waters!
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,490 Points:1,672,170 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:48:17 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse The pirates have a bigger boat that what you describe, MATT! Why aren't these people armed and blow them pirates to Davey Jone's Locker! Arg! [Edited by: Z51Corvette at 1/22/2013 12:49:10 AM EST]
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,215 Points:1,598,520 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:47:13 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse "......though its precise whereabouts are unknown......." Oh, they are so full of crap. Those big ships have GPS tracking devices that report their location to within 25 meters on the globe via satellite. Way to go Ivory Coast. Some protection service you dufuses have out there.
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,956 Points:1,184,935 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:47:00 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse agree Matt G
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,538 Points:2,774,015 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:45:43 PM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Two seven foot toothpick guys on a row boat stop a tanker , go figure!!
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,605 Points:689,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:45:42 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse and gas prices did what>????
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,445 Points:290,690 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:44:38 PM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Obama is too spineless to go after the pirates because it would mean going after the islamic terrorists that control parts of southern Africa
moregas1966 All-Star Author Columbus Posts:705 Points:139,555 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:43:50 PM Ignore moregas1966 Report Abuse need more oil
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,728 Points:1,662,765 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:40:50 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse You'd think the top world's powers would've already put a stop to them.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,906 Points:774,220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:40:42 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse make them walk the plank!
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,906 Points:774,220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:40:25 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse arggh!
JagXKR Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,164 Points:1,092,505 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:39:19 PM Ignore JagXKR Report Abuse We need to get the world back in order and the elimination of the bad is a priority. No trial just elimination.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:873,340 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:35:07 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Pirates need to be wiped out, shoot first, ask questions later. It is ridiculous that these merchant ships go about unarmed.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:755,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:34:17 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Darn Pirates at it again
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,491 Points:2,103,965 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:33:25 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Arm the tankers and shoot the pirates.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,430 Points:480,845 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:33:02 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse Ghana gold...
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,870 Points:1,358,700 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:31:34 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse Where are all the satellites when you need one?
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,836 Points:1,432,700 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:29:53 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse Now we have pirates operaating in the ATLANTIC?! This is the WEST coast of Africa. The Somalian pirates are located in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea areas of the east coast of Africa.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,999 Points:2,094,495 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 21, 2013 11:29:11 PM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse Nothing new, make the pirates walk the plank.