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Threats to merchant shipping and seafarers

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: IMO warns of rising piracy in Gulf of Aden after tanker hijacking

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has called for immediate protection of civilian merchant vessels and their crews from armed conflicts. The association reported a “noticeable shift towar

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Somali piracy resurgence and maritime escalation

5 clusters · 96 sources · last updated

Latest: Indian seafarers rescued after two vessel hijackings near Somalia and Yemen

Piracy activity off the coast of Somalia has reached a ten-year high, with 13 incidents recorded in the first seven months of 2026. Experts attribute this resurgence to economic hardship, drought, and weak government str