Fishing Vessel Hijacked, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 3 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
28 Jan 2024 - 00:01 | CW Alert 055- (Jan 24) | Indian Ocean | Hijack | Pirates | CLOSED SOURCE |
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It has been reported that an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel was hijacked off the coast of Abo, Somalia (exact time and position not specified). A number of pirates gained access to the vessel and restrained the seventeen crew members. The Indian warship INS Sumitra responded to the vessel's distress call and successfully negotiated the safe release of both the crew and the vessel. |