Tanker Sounion Environmental Risk After Attack iin Red Sea

Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude that was evacuated by its crew after being attacked in the Red Sea now poses an environmental hazard
Somali Pirates to Face Trial After Indian Navy Capture

35 suspected Somali pirates captured from hijacked vessel, MV Ruen, to be prosecuted in India.
US Navy Destroys Small Boats Attacking Ship in Red Sea

Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon container ship. US Navy sunk 3 of 4 boats "in self-defence".
Continuation of Somalia National Emergency - White House

The US President signs Executive Order to continue the national emergency declared in respect to Somalia, in April 2010, for another year.
Lowest Piracy Incidents Since 1994; Caution Urged - IMB

As authorities take vigorous actions to combat piracy & armed robbery at sea, which has resulted in the lowest incidents, 132, since 1994, the inherent risk remains. Caution is urged.
Wounded suspected pirate transferred to hospital in Ghana

Suspected pirate wounded during shootout with Danish warship, Esbern Snare, off Nigeria, transferred to hospital in Ghana for possible amputation
3-Month Renewal of Counter Piracy Resolution - UNSC

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a 3-month mandate to fighting piracy of the coast of Somalia calling upon the Somali authorities to interdict by patrolling its waters.
EU NAVFOR Somalia Conducts Joint Naval Exercises

Japanese frigate JPS Yugiri of Combined Task Force 151 of CMF, with Omani Maritime Security Centre participated in joint exercises off Djibouti with EUNAVFOR.

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260720 08:32 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] Underway vessel reported attacked at 2245 UTC in position around 8 [...]
260717 14:32 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [HIJACK] Military authorities reported Tanzania-flagged tanker, Asana, was [...]
260717 14:28 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Boarding] Military authorities reported vessel was boarded by unauthorised [...]
260717 07:11 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] Underway tanker reported hit by an unknown projectile causing mino [...]
260714 20:08 UTC Horn of Africa/Indian Ocean [Attack] Liberia-flagged crude tanker, Al Bahyah, reported hit by a missile [...]

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