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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260401 07:55 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean Tanker hit by unknown projectile at 2235 UTC in position approx 17nm north [...]
260331 09:08 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean UPDATE/CORRECTION - Kuwait-flagged crude tanker, Al Salmi, reported struck [...]
260330 15:05 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean Container vessel reported suspicious activity at 0538 UTC in position, appr [...]
260326 09:55 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [HIJACK} Iran-flagged dhow, ALWASEEMI 786, reported HIJACKED by likely Pira [...]
260323 00:57 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean Anchored bulk carrier reported an explosion from an unknown projectile in c [...]

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