Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
Summary
A ship traveling off the coast of Somalia was attacked by pirates using machine guns and grenades. The crew of the Greek-managed tanker, Hellas Aphrodite, is safe and the company is working with authorities. This incident is part of a recent increase in piracy in the region.Key Facts
- Pirates boarded a ship off the Somali coast using machine guns and grenades.
- The attack occurred about 560 nautical miles southeast of Eyl, Somalia.
- A UK maritime agency and a private security firm confirmed the attack, possibly linked to Somali pirates.
- The Greek shipping company Latsco Marine Management confirmed all 24 crew members are safe.
- The attacked vessel, named Hellas Aphrodite, is a tanker carrying gasoline.
- The ship was en route from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa.
- Recent years have seen a rise in piracy incidents in the area, with at least seven reported last year.
- The International Maritime Bureau noted several fishing vessel seizures by pirates this year.
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