Additional Imagery And Audio Available Australian Navy Deters Somali Pirates In Gulf Of Aden

The Royal Australian Navy Frigates, HMA Ships Sydney and Ballarat, last night came to the aid of the merchant vessel MV Dubai Princess, after she raised distress signals in the Gulf of Aden. The MV Dubai Princess claimed it was under attack from pirates, who were reported to be firing rocket propelled grenades and attempting to board the vessel by force.

Media note: Imagery is available at http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download

Audio grabs from the Commanding Officer of HMAS Sydney, Captain Peter Leavy, are available at http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/audio/index.cfm

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