Pirate Action Group operating off Somalia
Issued: 4 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-02-06 00:01:00 CW Alert 004- (Feb 26) Indian Ocean Maritime incident Possible Pirates Closed
It has been reported that a group of armed perpetrators have taken to sea off the Duradura Coast, Somalia (Exact time and location not specified). Initial reports indicate that the perpetrators have taken control of a Yemeni fishing boat with a view to conducting pirate related activity. The vessel is blue in colour and approximately 8 meters long. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity if possible.
Other alerts for

Indian Ocean


Suspicious Activity Towards a Livestock Carrier, Red Sea

It has been reported that a Comoros-flagged livestock carrier has been subject to an approach whilst underway, approximately 30nm Northwest of Mocha, Yemen. A single …

Israeli Drone Strikes on Hodeidah Port, Yemen

Open-source media has reported that in the morning of 21st July 2025, Israel conducted drone strikes on the Port of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact position and …

Suspicious Activity, Gulf of Aden

It has been reported that Comoros-flagged oil tanker sighted a suspicious craft whilst underway in the Gulf of Aden, shortly after exiting the Bab El …

Attack on a Bulk Carrier, Red Sea

It has been reported that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier is under attack from several small craft, approximately 50nm Southwest of Hodeidah Port, Yemen. Initial reports …

Israeli Airstrikes on Ports, Yemen

Open-source reports state that overnight, Israeli Defence Forces conducted airstrikes on the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, Yemen (exact time not specified). According …

Attack on a Bulk Carrier, Red Sea

The UKMTO have been informed by the Company Security Officer that a vessel is under attack from multiple small craft approximately 51nm Southwest of Hodeidah, …

UKMTO Advisory - Extreme caution recommended in the vicinity of ports already subjected to strikes, Yemen

The UKMTO have issued an advisory stating that despite the reduction in reported threat levels inside the wider Gulf region, vessels are reminded that there …

Houthis likely to target US Military and Commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Open source reports that following US attacks on Iranian based nuclear facilities the threat to US military and commercial shipping interests in the Red Sea, …

Tanker Collision, Gulf of Oman

It has been reported that there has been a collision between two tankers underway 23nm East of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Initial reports indicate …

UKMTO Advisory - Electronic Interference, Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO has received reports from vessels experiencing GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, with disruptions lasting several hours, affecting navigation systems …

Strikes to Port Facilities & Gas Infrastructure, Iran

It has been reported by Iranian state-run media that strikes have been confirmed against several port and gas facilities in the Bushehr region of Iran, …

UKMTO Advisory - Escalating Tensions in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Straits of Hormuz

It has been reported by the UKMTO that they are aware of increased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military …

Missile Strikes on Hodeidah Port, Yemen

Open source media have reported that strikes have been carried out by Israeli naval vessels on the Port of Hodeidah, Yemen (exact time not specified). …