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Pirate Attack Foiled in Gulf of Aden After Armed Security Repels Skiff Assault

Pirate Attack Thwarted as Armed Security Prevents Tanker Boarding in Gulf of Aden Piracy threats continue to challenge commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden after an attempted attack on a tanker was successfully repelled by its onboard security team. The latest incident highlights that despite stronger naval patrols and […]

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Marine News Update

44 Seafarers Still Held Hostage as Somali Piracy Surges, IMO Calls for Urgent Global Action

Growing piracy threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have once again highlighted the dangers faced by merchant seafarers, with 44 crew members continuing to remain in captivity aboard three hijacked vessels. Maritime authorities have issued an urgent appeal for coordinated international efforts to secure their safe release, […]

July 7, 2026Marine News Update