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The Japanese tanker Takayama, which was targeted by pirates in April 2008
Oil Tankers and Pirates on the Open Sea
November 18, 2008 0006 GMT
The hijacking of a United Arab Emirates tanker far from traditional pirate hunting grounds sets new precedents for targets and tactics. (With Stratfor map)

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