Pirate attacks on two commercial ships thwarted off Somalia
Armed pirates attacked two commercial vessels in separate incidents in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia’s eastern coast, but both ships escaped attempted hijackings, maritime security firms said. The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Greta Star came under attack on June 15 when armed men in a small boat approached the ship south of Yemen’s coast, […] The post Pirate attacks on two comm
Armed pirates attempted to hijack two commercial vessels off Somalia, but both ships successfully escaped the attacks.
What was announced
- The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Greta Star was attacked on June 15 by armed men in a small boat south of Yemen's coast, but the crew evaded capture.
- A Palau-flagged general cargo ship was attacked by around 12 armed men in two skiffs about 32 nautical miles south of Hafun, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
- The UKMTO is investigating the incidents and has advised vessels in the area to remain vigilant.
Context
The attacks are part of growing warnings regarding a resurgence of Somali piracy, particularly off the coast of Puntland.
“The attacks come amid growing warnings over a resurgence of Somali piracy.”
Why this matters: This news highlights ongoing security concerns for commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden and off the Somali coast.
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Armed pirates attacked two commercial vessels in separate incidents in the Gulf of Aden and off Somalia’s eastern coast, but both ships escaped attempted hijackings, maritime security firms said.
The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Greta Star came under attack on June 15 when armed men in a small boat approached the ship south of Yemen’s coast, according to maritime security company Vanguard Tech.
The attackers opened fire on the vessel, but the crew increased speed and implemented security measures, forcing the assailants to abandon the attack. No injuries were reported.
In a separate incident, a Palau-flagged general cargo ship was attacked about 32 nautical miles south of Hafun in Somalia’s Bari region.
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