EU naval force nears ship seized by pirates off Somali coast
Summary
A European naval force is moving toward a ship hijacked by pirates off Somalia's coast, aiming to secure the vessel and its crew. The incident highlights a rise in piracy in the area, with another ship recently dodging a similar attack. The ship seized, Hellas Aphrodite, had 24 crew members on board and was carrying gasoline.Key Facts
- A ship named Hellas Aphrodite, with a Malta flag, was seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia.
- The European Union’s Operation Atalanta is close to the ship and is preparing to intervene.
- Pirates used machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades to attack the vessel.
- There are 24 crew members on board the Hellas Aphrodite, which was going from India to South Africa.
- Another vessel narrowly escaped a pirate attack by speeding up when it was targeted.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations warned ships in the area to be cautious after another attack.
- Piracy incidents off the Somali coast were at a high in 2011 but had decreased due to naval patrols.
- Recently, piracy activities are increasing again in this region.
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