Piracy fears grow after multiple ship hijackings off Somalia

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(NewsNation) — Pirates have hijacked at least three vessels off Somalia’s coast, raising fears of a possible resurgence of armed maritime attacks in the region.

The recent incidents mark the highest number of hijackings in Somali waters over a 10-day period since the peak of the piracy crisis in 2012, according to the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute.

A cargo ship carrying cement and flying the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis was seized off the Somali coast a day after a dhow was hijacked, according to the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean, the European Union naval force’s tracking service. The vessel had departed Egypt and was bound for Mombasa, Kenya, when nine pirates reportedly boarded and took control.

The incident followed a series of attacks on April 21, including the hijacking of a fuel tanker carrying 18,000 barrels of crude oil off northeastern Somalia. The vessel was taken in waters between the coastal towns of Hafun and Bandarbeyla in Puntland. A fishing vessel was also seized the same day, and another attempted hijacking was reported on April 23

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The Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean has urged ships to remain on high alert, particularly within 150 nautical miles of the Somali coast between Mogadishu and Hafun.

Piracy in Somali waters, once among the most dangerous in the world, has declined sharply over the past decade due to international naval patrols and improved security measures. However, recent incidents are fueling fears that the threat could be returning.

Piracy fears grow after multiple ship hijackings off Somalia

Somali piracy could impact transit through the Strait of Hormuz

The spike comes as global shipping is already under strain, including disruptions tied to Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since its conflict with the United States and Israel, which began in late February.

Analysts warn that a sustained return of piracy could further destabilize key shipping lanes.

Source: Piracy fears grow after multiple ship hijackings off Somalia

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