Fishing vessel hijacked, Somalia
Issued: 3 days, 20 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-01-01 05:30:00 | CW Alert 001- (Jan 26) | East Africa | Hijack | Possible Pirates | MSCIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported by MSCIO that a Chinese flagged fishing vessel has been boarded by a number of perpetrators 5nm off the coast of Kulule, Somalia. The authority's are investigating. UPDATE: EUNAVFOR have reported that the fishing vessel has been hijacked, and they suspect the perpetrators are on route to the Somalian coast to request a ransom. Clearwater will continue to investigate and will update upon receipt of confirmed information. | |||||