Indian Naval Forces Seize Hijacked Bulk Carrier
An Indian Navy operation successfully reclaimed a Navibulgar bulk carrier, hijacked by Somali pirates three months prior, rescuing all 17 crew.
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Hijacked Bulker Potentially Used As Base for Somali Pirates
A bulk carrier seized by Somalis in December is possibly being utilized as a base ship as pirate activities escalate off the Horn of Africa.
Crew Remains Hostage on the Hijacked Abdullah
A security vessel engaged in a confrontation with pirates aboard the ship Abduallah on the night of 13th March, as reported by one of the crew.
Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia
Following a successful hijacking earlier itn the week, Somali pirates have ventured back to the ocean in pursuit of additional vessels nearby.
Pirates Hijack Bulk Carrier Off Somalian Coast
The vessel, a supramax bulk carrier constructed in 2015 and operated by SR Shipping, was transporting coal from Maputo to Hamriya at the time.
Two Vessels Rescued from Somali Pirate Hijackings
Two fishing vessels, one belonging to Iran and the other to Sri Lanka have been released after being hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia
Congo's Flag Ranked Lowest Globally
The ICS released an annual report ranking the DR of Congo as the lowest-performing shipping flag among over a hundred registries evaluated.
Tragic Incident: Two Navy SEALs Lost Overboard Near Somalia
2 members of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs team disappeared off the coast of Somalia on Saturday during a crucial mission, reports the Washington Post
Cameroon Flag on Tankers Banned in UAE Over Safety Concerns
The United Arab Emirates has prohibited ships bearing the flag of Cameroon from entering its waters.
Ethiopia & Somaliland Sign Agreement Facilitating Red Sea Port Use
The agreement focuses on utilizing the Berbera port located along the Red Sea, as announced by the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Bulk Carrier Hijacked Off Somalia Coast
Off the Somalian coast, commercial vessel remains hijacked by group of unknown assailants, significantly raising fears of persisting instability.
Egypt: 55 Vessel Diversions Since Nov Amid Growing Strains
The Suez Canal Authority of Egypt disclosed that they are vigilantly observing the repercussions of escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt
EGAS, Kanfer Shipping, Leth Suez Transit hope to work with commodities traders to develop strategic, competitive LNG bunkering hub in Suez Canal.