Puntland Forces Free Tanker SIBU 1 from Somali Pirates
26, September 2026
Puntland maritime police have freed tanker SIBU 1 after its August hijacking, with authorities reporting all 20 crew rescued and 15 pirates captured.
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Somali Pirates Release MV Sward and 17 Crew Near Garacad
13, September 2026
Somali pirates have released MV Sward and its 17 crew near Garacad in Puntland after a ransom payment. The vessel had been held since it was seized off Somalia on 26 April 2026.
Pirate Group Remains Aboard Tanker Hijacked off Yemen
21, July 2026
A pirate action group remains aboard an unnamed chemical/oil tanker hijacked off Yemen. The vessel was reported near Bereeda as authorities monitored its movement towards Somali waters.
