Tanker from Yemen Hijacked by Suspected Somali Pirates Amid Spike in Incidents The hijacking of a Tanzanian flagged tanker off the coast of Yemen by seven armed Somali pirates marks a disturbing resurgence of a threat that had seemed largely contained.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, is part of a worrying trend unfolding in the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean. The MT ASANA was traveling at a slow speed when seized by suspected pirates.
Security analysts warn that these attacks pose significant dangers to international shipping. Details about the crew are scarce, but it is clear that this incident is not an isolated event.