Tanker hijacked, Somalia
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-04-21 12:00:00 | CW Alert 018- (Apr 26) | Indian Ocean | Hijack | Pirates | CLOSED SOURCE/MSCIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a Palau-flagged tanker has been boarded by number of armed intruders whilst underway approximately 24nm Southeast of Hafun, Somalia. The incident is ongoing. UPDATE: EUNAVFOR have confirmed that Operation ATALANTA units remain actively engaged in tracking the situation involving the hijacked vessel. The tanker's current location is 08° 55'N, 050° 33'E. | |||||