Two Commercial Ships Hijacked Near Yemen and Somalia, 30 Crew Members Including 22 Indians Held by Pirates
Summary
Two commercial ships have been hijacked near Yemen and Somalia, leaving 30 crew members, including 22 Indians, in pirate captivity. The attacks have heightened concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Puntland.
Key Points
- An Eritrea-flagged oil tanker, MT Sebu-1, was hijacked by armed pirates about 30 nautical miles off Yemen with 20 crew members on board, including 16 Indians.
- A Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, MV Lutfu, was seized off Puntland, Somalia, with a 10-member crew that included six Indians.
- The cargo ship was reportedly carrying Turkish weapons and communications equipment bound for a Turkish-operated military training center in Mogadishu.
- The hijackings have intensified concerns over security on key shipping routes in the Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandab, and around Somalia.
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