Turkish Commandos Retake Lutuf Off Somalia
31, August 2026
Turkish commandos and Somali forces retook the cargo ship Lutuf off Somalia on 29 August after pirates had held the Cameroon-flagged vessel for nearly two weeks.
Somali piracy
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.
Suspected Somali Pirates Board Chemical Tanker in Gulf of Aden as South Korean Naval Vessel Responds
18, July 2026
Armed assailants boarded the chemical tanker Asana in the Gulf of Aden. Initial assessments pointed to suspected Somali piracy as naval forces worked to clarify the crew’s status.
Pirates Seize Tanker Near Yemen
5, May 2026
A tanker hijacking off Yemen signals renewed Somali piracy risks in the Gulf of Aden, where maritime security agencies have raised the threat level to severe.
EUNAVFOR Takes Control of Dhow Used in Tanker Hijacking
14, November 2025
EUNAVFOR secured an Iranian-flagged dhow tied to the HELLAS APHRODITE hijacking, gathering evidence and coordinating with international partners while addressing a series of pirate actions across the Western Indian Ocean.
Armed pirates attack Stolt tanker off Somalia; repelled by guards
3, November 2025
A Stolt Tankers vessel repelled an armed pirate attack off Somalia on 3 November 2025. No injuries or damage were reported, according to security reports.
