MOSCOW. Aug 13 (Interfax-AVN) - The Russian frigate Ladny is currently pursuing a vessel in the Bay of Gibraltar which appears to be similar the bulk carrier Arctic Sea which recently disappeared in the Atlantic, said Mikhail Voitenko, editor-in-chief of Maritime Bulletin - Sovfrakht, an online website.
He was citing a source at the Russian defense ministry, he said in an interview with the NTV television channel.
Pirates could be still on board the vessel since it is trying to escape its pursuer, Voitenko said.