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Attackers board a ship off the coast of Somalia after firing rocket-propelled grenades
The European Union's Operation Atalanta deployed a warship after Somali pirates attacked a Malta-flagged tanker and seized fishing boats, with seven incidents reported in 2024.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency warned ships of an attack by a small craft firing rockets and small arms at a vessel southeast of Eyl, Somalia, and boarding the vessel.
- Maritime security firms reported that a Malta-flagged tanker had been boarded by suspected Somali pirates who had seized an Iranian fishing boat for use as a base of operations.
- The attacked tanker's crew of 24 locked themselves in the citadel for safety during the attack.
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Off the coast of Somalia, a tanker was attacked and boarded by individuals armed with machine guns and rocket launchers. According to British authorities, the pirates are believed to be Somali pirates, who have recently become more active in the region. UKMTO, the British Army's maritime warning center, alerted ships in the area to the incident and issued a warning. Security firm Ambrey reported that the pirates are believed to be operating from…
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The ship was heading towards the coast of Somalia. The crew is safe.
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