Tanker Sounion Environmental Risk After Attack iin Red Sea

Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude that was evacuated by its crew after being attacked in the Red Sea now poses an environmental hazard
Somali Pirates to Face Trial After Indian Navy Capture

35 suspected Somali pirates captured from hijacked vessel, MV Ruen, to be prosecuted in India.
US Navy Destroys Small Boats Attacking Ship in Red Sea

Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon container ship. US Navy sunk 3 of 4 boats "in self-defence".
Continuation of Somalia National Emergency - White House

The US President signs Executive Order to continue the national emergency declared in respect to Somalia, in April 2010, for another year.
Lowest Piracy Incidents Since 1994; Caution Urged - IMB

As authorities take vigorous actions to combat piracy & armed robbery at sea, which has resulted in the lowest incidents, 132, since 1994, the inherent risk remains. Caution is urged.
Wounded suspected pirate transferred to hospital in Ghana

Suspected pirate wounded during shootout with Danish warship, Esbern Snare, off Nigeria, transferred to hospital in Ghana for possible amputation
3-Month Renewal of Counter Piracy Resolution - UNSC

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a 3-month mandate to fighting piracy of the coast of Somalia calling upon the Somali authorities to interdict by patrolling its waters.
EU NAVFOR Somalia Conducts Joint Naval Exercises

Japanese frigate JPS Yugiri of Combined Task Force 151 of CMF, with Omani Maritime Security Centre participated in joint exercises off Djibouti with EUNAVFOR.

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260302 17:31 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] USA-flagged product tanker, Stena Imperative, reported attacked at [...]
260301 22:16 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] Underway vessel reported explosion at 1645 UTC in position 25:22.6 [...]
260301 21:56 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] Report of underway vessel attacked at 08:50 in position 26:09.35N [...]
260301 21:43 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean Underway vessel involved in an incident reported at 0900 UTC in position 26 [...]
260301 20:06 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean UPDATE 1 - [Attack] Reported vessel has been struck by an unknown projectil [...]

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