UKMTO reports unauthorized boarding of a vessel off Somalia, raising piracy concerns.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an unauthorized boarding of a vessel off Somalia with multiple unidentified individuals now in control. The incident occurred 600 nautical miles east of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, raising concerns about a possible resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

March 12, 2024
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