Another tanker hijacked off Somalia

UKMTO reports a tanker has been hijacked 45 nautical miles northeast of Mareeyo, Somalia.

Sources

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Location

45NM northeast of Mareeyo, Somalia

Updated

Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new tanker hijacking off the coast of Somalia. The vessel was seized 45 nautical miles northeast of Mareeyo, with its last known position at 08°56'N 050°32'E. This incident marks the latest in a series of maritime security threats in the region, highlighting the ongoing risk to commercial shipping.

e/eineurope · topic · T-06837cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 15:24 UTC · first reported 3d ago