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Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (331+ words) Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. The ship, Honour 25, was overrun late on Wednesday by six gunmen, when it was approximately…...
Security groups claim that suspected pirates are steering cargo vessels towards Somalia
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (254+ words) Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026 British maritime security groups Vanguard & Ambrey reported that suspected 'pirates' boarded an unregistered general cargo ship flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag off Somalia and were guiding it towards the Somali coast. Between…...
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased
13+ min ago (20+ words) The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia....
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia, security groups say
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (264+ words) GAROWE, Somalia, April 27 (Reuters) " Suspected pirates have boarded a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia's waters and were sailing "it towards the Somali coastline, British maritime "security groups Vanguard and Ambrey said. Somali pirates caused havoc in…...
Cargo Vessel Hijacked Near Somalia: Details Emerge
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (153+ words) Devdiscourse Cargo Vessel Hijacked Near Somalia: Details Emerge The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has reported that unauthorized individuals have taken control of a cargo ship, redirecting it to Somali waters. The incident occurred six nautical miles northeast of Garacad…...
Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (426+ words) Maritime authorities are warning of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship became the latest vessel to be seized in a suspected act of piracy. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) raised the…...
Piracy threat rises as another cargo ship seized off Somali coast
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (144+ words) Saudi Gazette Piracy threat rises as another cargo ship seized off Somali coast LONDON " Maritime authorities are warning of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship became the latest vessel to be seized…...
Ship hijacked by pirates and taken to Somalia
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (56+ words) The St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged vessel is currently anchored off the Somali coast, ship tracking data shows. Most of Sward's Indian and Syrian crew were mustered to the bridge, although two mechanics. .. Ship hijacked by pirates and taken to Somalia…...
CIDG seizes nearly P800 M in illegal cigarettes; 10 Chinese arrested in Negros
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (189+ words) Authorities seized nearly P800 million worth of suspected illegal cigarettes and arrested 10 Chinese nationals in an operation in Negros Occidental, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said Monday. At a press briefing, CIDG spokesperson Police Maj. Helen dela Cruz said…...
Families call for immediate rescue as Pakistani crew held by Somali pirates
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (167+ words) ISLAMABAD " Families have urged the government to take an urgent action as eleven Pakistani crew members are being held hostage after pirates seized the oil tanker "Honour 25" near the Somali coast on April 21. Family members have appealed to authorities for…...