Keywords: US Navy 060318-N-8623S-003 A suspected pirate vessel ignites in flames before burning to the waterline.jpg en Indian Ocean March 18 2006 - A suspected pirate vessel ignites in flames before burning to the waterline USS Gonzalez DDG 66 and USS Cape St George CG 71 were conducting maritime security operations in international waters off the coast of Somalia and attempted to perform a routine boarding of the suspicious vessel towing two skiffs The suspected pirates opened fire on the U S Navy ships and the ship's crew members returned fire One suspect was killed and 12 were taken into custody Coalition forces conduct maritime security operations to ensure security and safety in international waters so legitimate mariners can operate freely while transiting the region U S Navy photo RELEASED 2006-03-18 060318-N-8623S-003 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 32854 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Cape St George CG-71 Burning ships Piracy in Somalia |