Tag: EUNAVFOR

Dhow “AL-HIDAYA” that was hijacked on 16 March off Durdura, in the vicinity of Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland in Somalia has been released.

On 16 March, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA was informed of a suspected piracy related incident on a Yemeni-flagged dhow off Durdura, in the vicinity of Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia).

On 18 February, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA was informed of a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged fishing boat off Garmaal, in Somalia.

The European Council decided to prolong the mandate of the EUNAVFOR ATALANTA and the EUTM Somalia until 28 February 2027.

EU Naval Force ATALANTA has issued an update on the piracy threat off the coast of Somalia, following an increased number of reported incidents. 

After receiving an alert by the Puntland maritime Police Force, EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA has been monitoring a Chinese fishing vessel off the North-east coast of Puntland, Somalia, allegedly hijacked.

On December 5, the MV ISA STAR sent a distress call, reporting flooding in the engine room and announcing their intention to abandon ship.

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES has announced the successful towing of the tanker Sounion to a safe location for further firefighting and salvage operations.

Ships sailing in the region of the Indian Ocean are advised by EU NAVFOR to maintain heightened vigilance for extra security.

Following the rise in incidents involving piracy and hijacking in the Somali basin, EU Atalanta warns that ships are urged to maintain a heightened state of vigilance.