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EU Naval Forces Free Sailors After Somalia Piracy Incident on Vessel
EU maritime units have safely freed two dozen crew members from a Malta-registered petroleum vessel that was targeted by sea robbers off the coast of Somali waters.
The Hellas Aphrodite, which was carrying petrol from India to South Africa, was taken over on the recent incident when heavily armed attackers opened fire with automatic weapons and explosive projectiles before taking control of the vessel.
All sailors secured themselves inside a secure safe room while the pirates took control of the ship.
Mission Accomplished
A naval vessel, operating under the EU's anti-piracy mission, reached the tanker on Friday afternoon. Special forces entered the craft and discovered all 24 crew members unharmed.
"All personnel is secure and no injuries have been documented. Throughout the incident, they stayed in the secure area in direct contact with command center," authorities stated, noting that a "demonstration of power" had prompted the attackers to abandon the vessel before the naval unit arrived.
Ongoing Threat
Officials added that the danger level in the region "remains critical" as the pirates are still in the area.
The mission utilized a helicopter, unmanned aerial vehicle and surveillance aircraft. Just hours earlier, another ship in the identical region was targeted by a fast boat but successfully avoided it.
Resurgence of Piracy
This incident represents the most recent in a spate of incidents that have created concern about a renewal of maritime crime in the region.
Piracy operations had declined when global maritime security and security measures were introduced after peaking more than a decade ago.
However, assaults by militant groups on ships in the Arabian Sea, which have been carried out for the recent period, have caused vessels to be diverted through the African coastline - opening up new opportunities for Somali gangs.
Statistical Overview
- Seven reported incidents of maritime crime occurred off the coast of Somalia last year
- Three hijackings were recorded among these incidents
- Only one incident of maritime crime was reported in 2023
Maritime security experts are closely watching the situation as shipping companies travel through these potentially hazardous waters.
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