Hijack of Fishing Vessel near Xaafuun, Somalia
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-04-20 19:12:00 CW Alert 017- (Apr 26) Indian Ocean Hijack Pirates Mica Centre
The MICA-CENTER have reported that a Somali-flagged fishing vessel has been hijacked by eleven armed individuals near Xaafuun, Somalia (exact location not specified). The pirates reportedly boarded and took control of the vessel. There is currently no information available on the status of the crew or the current location of the vessel.
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