Pirates seize vessel off Somali coast amid increased threat level
A cargo ship was seized by suspected pirates six nautical miles off Garacad, Somalia, prompting maritime authorities to raise the threat level in the area to substantial.The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that "unauthorised persons" took control of the vessel and redirected it to Somalia's territorial waters on Sunday.This incident is part of a series of recent piracy attacks, with at least four vessels targeted in the last week, including a fishing vessel and an oil tanker.The UKMTO has advised vessels to transit with caution due to the increased threat of Pirate Action Group activity, noting that weather conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 09:01 LONDON
