Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship set to invade Tampa on Saturday
3 days ago · The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday. The iconic scene happens once a year and is said to be the largest marine parade in the U.S. The ship begins at Ballast Point on the morning of the invasion. The iconic scene happens once a year and is said to be the ...
Why does Florida celebrate a fictional pirate? | Fox 59
20 hours ago · TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Every year since 1904, Tampa Bay, Florida, has been invaded by pirates, whether by land or sea, on horseback or by galleon. Sometimes, they even take the Tampa mayor hostage ...
Piracy News - The Maritime Executive
Jan 14, 2025 · Get the latest maritime piracy news, including coverage of attacks, releases and issues affecting maritime security.
Maritime piracy dropped in 2024 but crew safety remains at risk
Jan 14, 2025 · IMB recorded 14 incidents in 2024, of which 13 were onboard ships anchored at Chattogram and one at Mongla anchorage. Two crew were taken hostage and a further three threatened. Knives were reported in seven incidents. Download your copy of the 2024 Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships report here. About the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre
Gasparilla 2025: What to Know About the Pirate Invasion and …
5 days ago · 1 pm: The historic Jose Gasparilla pirate ship will dock at the Tampa Convention Center with cannons blasting. That’s where pirates will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor! 2 pm-5:30 pm: Festivities move on to the Parade of Pirates along Bayshore Boulevard, about 0.2 miles from the Tampa Convention Center. Gasparilla Viewing Areas
Somali pirates are back on the attack at a level not seen in years
Feb 6, 2024 · Somali pirates are back on the attack, with piracy around the Horn of Africa rising sharply in recent months and adding to concerns for shipping vessels, government forces and private security...
Pirates seize control of cargo ship near Somalia, say owners
Mar 12, 2024 · Pirates have seized a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Somalia and taken its 23-member crew hostage, the ship’s owners said.
Indian Navy Commandos Take Control of Pirate Ship in ... - USNI News
Mar 18, 2024 · Indian warships and naval commandos retook a merchant vessel from Somali pirates and rescued 17 crew members in a 40-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea over the weekend, further highlighting New Delhi’s “First Responder” role in the Indian Ocean region. The MV Ruen and its crew of 18 were hijacked off the Somali coast last Dec.
Pirate ship capture showcases India’s world-class special ... - CNN
Mar 20, 2024 · The Indian Navy’s rescue of a commercial ship from pirates off Somalia’s coast last weekend shows how Delhi’s military has developed special forces capabilities on par with some of the world’s...
Piracy - Seatrade Maritime News
Bringing you the latest news and updates on piracy across the global maritime industry. Persistent acts of armed robbery and theft continue to impact shipping against the backdrop of AIS...