Pirates fire on French ship involved in anti-piracy operation off Somali coast . Europe and other Western powers have stepped up their maritime patrols off Somalia 's coast following a spate of pirate attacks over the past year . Command and supply ship chased down a skiff ; detaining 5 suspected pirates . Score: 7
Pirates fire on French ship involved in anti-piracy operation off Somali coast . Command and supply ship chased down a skiff ; detaining 5 suspected pirates . Score: 7