UKMTO reports new tanker hijacking off Somalia

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new incident involving Somali pirates boarding a tanker. The pirates have taken control of the vessel and are steering it toward Somali waters. This is the latest in a series of hijackings that have raised concerns about the resurgence of piracy off the Horn of Africa. The UKMTO advisory is based on information from the vessel's security officer, and the incident is under investigation.