Vessel Hijacked in Gulf of Aden, Taken Into Somali Waters

A commercial vessel has been hijacked after an incident in the Gulf of Aden, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel approximately 65 nautical miles south of Al Mukalla, Yemen, while sailing eastward.

Military authorities later informed UKMTO that the ship had been maneuvered into Somali territorial waters. This development prompted the agency to officially reclassify the event as a hijacking. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation, with no immediate details released regarding the crew, cargo, or the identity of the perpetrators.

Given the ongoing security concerns in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters, UKMTO has issued a warning to all vessels transiting the area. They are advised to maintain a high level of caution and to report any suspicious activity immediately.