An Indian navy frigate on Tuesday battled with and sank a suspected Somali pirate "mother ship" in the Gulf of Aden, one of the world's busiest and most lawless shipping lanes. ...more

November 20, 2008

It seems inconceivable: Somali pirates in speedboats foil warships from the world's most powerful navies to prey on shipping lanes crucial to the oil supply. ...more

November 19, 2008

Pirates have hijacked a Danish cargo ship with 13 crew members near Somalia, a maritime official said Saturday. ...more

November 8, 2008

September has been the hottest month I can remember in 14 years of fishing Tampa Bay. ...more

September 24, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

August 31, 2008

Canada's prime minister moved to firm up control of disputed Arctic waters Wednesday by announcing stricter registration requirements for ships sailing in the Northwest Passage. ...more

August 28, 2008

The government on Monday recommended a speed limit for commercial ships along the Atlantic coast, where collisions with the endangered right whale threaten its existence. ...more

August 26, 2008

Grocery stores did a brisk business in bottled water, bread, milk and other staples, while home improvement stores rang up plywood, generator and battery sales Monday as Tampa Bay area residents prepared for Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

August 19, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

February 3, 2008

Repairs to restore sections of historic Fort Jefferson are under way after a two-year delay attributed to hurricanes. ...more

November 25, 2007