Hollywood calling for hero captain held by pirates - Yahoo! News May 30, 2009
AFP/Getty Images/File Capt. Richard Phillips, master of the MV Maersk Alabama participates in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee ... Columbia Pictures has bought the film rights to Richard Phillips' story -- the seaman who gave himself up to Somali pirates in return for the free passage of his crew. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Skipper rescued from pirates honored by alma mater May 21, 2009
Richard Phillips of Underhill, Vt. spoke to about 1,000 cadets at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy after receiving its 2009 Mariner of the Year Award. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
U.S. ships must post guards if sailing off Somalia May 13, 2009
The ship's captain, Richard Phillips, was freed four days later when U.S. commandos shot and killed three pirates. Arming cargo ships has been a sensitive issue because some countries will not allow armed vessels to enter their ports. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Capt. held hostage by pirates back on Capitol Hill May 5, 2009
Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips is scheduled to appear at a Senate hearing that is examining what the United States can do to hold off pirate attacks ... Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips is scheduled to appear at a Senate hearing that is. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Africa: Analysts Oppose Arming Ships Against Pirates May 4, 2009
Merchant Captain Richard Phillips, who was taken hostage April 8 by Somali pirates and later freed by U.S. Navy personnel, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that arming commercial crews "should not be viewed as the best or ultimate solution.". Phillips skippered the merchant ship Maersk Alabama hundreds of kilometers off the Somali coast until machine-gun-wielding pirates boarded. (allAfrica.com)
Maritime academies try to learn from recent attack Apr 18, 2009
An academy graduate, captain Richard Phillips of the Alabama, was held hostage in a lifeboat for five days. He was freed Sunday when U.S. Navy snipers shot and killed his captors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
King Family Draws Fees from D.C. Memorial Apr 18, 2009
"" CAPT. RICHARD PHILLIPS, speaking for the first time about the Navy SEALs' daring Apr. 12 rescue that saved him from Somali pirates. (Time.com)
Congress hopes to hear from Maersk crew Apr 18, 2009
Congressional aides said Friday that efforts were under way to have Capt. Richard Phillips and his crew testify on Capitol Hill. Phillips returned home to Vermont on Friday and was reunited with his family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Hero Captain's Booty? Apr 17, 2009
Maersk Line Captain Richard Phillips and his wife Andrea in Maine, before the pirate stand-off made him famous ... So what's afloat for the recently-rescued Capt. Richard Phillips who was held hostage by Somali pirates for five days before being saved by US Navy SEAL snipers on Sunday. (Fox News)
No place like Underhill, Vt., for hostage captain Apr 17, 2009
Students in an after-school art program make a sign welcoming Capt. Richard Phillips back home in Underhill, Vt ... - Richard Phillips' crew missed out on a reunion with him. (Anchorage Daily News)
Captain held by pirates heading home to Vermont Apr 17, 2009
Students in an after-school art program make a sign welcoming Capt. Richard Phillips back home in Underhill, Vt ... -- Five days after being rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates, cargo ship captain Richard Phillips is headed home. (Albany Times Union)
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On the heels of the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from his Somali pirate captors, you can bet that Sean will have a lot to say about the Obama administration's response to their first major international crisis. In addition, Sean will be joined by Colonel Ralph Peters to assess steps we can take to prevent. (Fox News)
A ONE-WAY TRIP TO DAVY JONES' LOCKER Apr 14, 2009
Well done to the US Navy on the rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips from the hands of the pirates ("Free!" April 13). President Obama gave the order to use force in this rescue attempt. (New York Post -- Opinions)
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Obama, U.S. Navy Seals opened fire on pirates holding Capt. Richard Phillips hostage and rescued him. Kimberly Dozier and WBZ-TV's Karen Anderson report. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Pirates block hostage U.S. captain's escape try Apr 12, 2009
U.S. defense officials apparently have been reluctant to take such an aggressive approach to the hostage standoff involving the captain of the Maersk Alabama, Richard Phillips, who was taken hostage Wednesday when four Somali pirates commandeered the U.S.-flagged container ship. The Navy has asked hostage negotiators with the FBI for their assistance. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Captain 'tried to escape pirates' Apr 11, 2009
The escape attempt by Capt Richard Phillips was witnessed by a US navy ship nearby but happened too fast for it to come to his aid, NBC News says. He was captured after a struggle on his ship, Maersk Alabama. (BBC News -- Europe)
Hijack ship 'sails for Kenya' Apr 10, 2009
FBI experts are helping in negotiations and a US warship remains near the scene where pirates continue to hold Capt Richard Phillips hostage ... Maersk spokesman Kevin Speers says Capt Richard Phillips "remains unharmed". (BBC News -- Europe)
Profile: Captain Richard Phillips Apr 10, 2009
The family of US Captain Richard Phillips, taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, describe him as a man devoted to his family and to the sea. His wife, Andrea Phillips, said she was waiting for a "happy ending", speaking from the couple's farmhouse in the village of Underhill in the north-eastern state of Vermont. (BBC News -- Africa)
US navy bears down on pirate boat Apr 10, 2009
FBI experts are helping negotiate the release of Capt Richard Phillips. He was captured in a struggle on his ship, Maersk Alabama. (BBC News -- Africa)
