Norwegian frigate to hunt Somali pirates

The Norwegian frigate "Fridtjof Nansen" has this weekend left home base and is heading for the coast of Somalia, where it will join the EU-led "Operation Atlanta" in its effort to fight pirate attempts.

During the past few weeks the frigate and its 140 man crew have undergone test missions off the Norwegian coast.

On board is also a unit of the Norwegian Special Naval Force (MJK), equipped with high speed boats which will be used to intercept pirates attempting to board cargo ships in Somali waters.

The Norwegian frigate is initially on a six-month assignment.

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