Tag: Somalia

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2025.

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.

Dryad Global in its Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) provides insights into key regions facing risks as threats continue to evolve. 

Ethiopia and Somalia are moving toward stronger cooperation after both sides agreed to solve the dispute over Somaliland’s ports. 

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

EUNAVFOR ATALANTA has confirmed the release of the Yemeni fishing boat AL NAJMA, which was hijacked off the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia.

EUNAVFOR ATALANTA reported a suspected piracy attack occurring on 9 February on a Yemeni-flagged dhow off the coast of Eyl, located in the northern region of Puntland, Somalia.

A Chinese-owned fishing vessel hijacked off Somalia’s northeastern Puntland coast in November has been released, along with its 18-member crew, the Chinese Embassy in Somalia announced.

Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel off the North-east coast of Puntland, Somalia, demanded a ransom payment for the vessel and its 18 crew members.

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