U.S. Fifth Fleet hoping other nations will join anti-piracy force . The United States has been a key player in the fight against pirates off Somalia since its first deployment to the region in 1993. Pirates attacked nearly 100 vessels off coast of Somalia in 2008. ` We believe the establishment of CTF-151 is a significant step in the right direction . '' International Maritime Bureau welcomes establishment of task force .
U.S. Fifth Fleet hoping other nations will join anti-piracy force . The United States has been a key player in the fight against pirates off Somalia since its first deployment to the region in 1993. Pirates attacked nearly 100 vessels off coast of Somalia in 2008. International Maritime Bureau welcomes establishment of task force .