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.
Somali piracy
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.
