Gulf of Aden

A U.S.-sanctioned product tanker was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden and diverted towards Somalia by six armed men

A tanker near Yemen was boarded by six armed individuals and diverted towards Somalia, according to UKMTO.

Piracy incidents off Somalia have surged to a ten-year high, with 13 recorded in early 2026 alone

DCoC nations will create a Combined Task Force to combat escalating piracy in the Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden

A cargo ship, the Lutuf, has been hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia, the fifth such incident since April

Filipino seafarers face growing risks from attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East and Black Sea regions

Regional conflicts in key maritime chokepoints are significantly impacting risk for shipowners and charterers, requiring charterparty…

A Houthi-backed attack in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait resulted in four crew fatalities on a cargo ship

Six Saudi-flagged supertankers diverted course in the Gulf of Aden, heading to southern Africa due to Houthi threats

Greece has officially joined ReCAAP, becoming its 22nd member to enhance maritime security and information sharing in Asia

Saudi Arabia and 13 partner nations have formed a new maritime coalition to enhance security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that Houthi claims of blockading Yemeni ports and airports are misinformation.

A Q2 2026 report details Asian maritime security challenges, including sanctions enforcement and armed robberies.

ReCAAP and the shipping industry are set to discuss effective anti-piracy measures and best practices.

Armed assailants have seized a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, prompting maritime security concerns.

Armed assailants are believed to have boarded and seized control of the chemical tanker Asana off Yemen's southern coast.

Renewed piracy and conflict in Yemen are jeopardizing carrier efforts to restore Red Sea and Suez Canal shipping routes.

Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asia dropped by 64% in the first half of the year, reaching a seven-year low.

A tanker fired warning shots after being approached by six small boats south of Yemen's Aden, indicating persistent maritime security risks

Yemen is developing a roadmap for its National Maritime Information Sharing Centre and bolstering the Regional Maritime Information…

Maritime piracy incidents fell to their lowest point since 1992 in the first half of 2026, though risk remains.

The IMO is strengthening maritime security capabilities in waters near Yemen to enhance safety and stability for shipping

The IMO Council session in London focused on critical maritime security issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Aden piracy

The IMO Secretary-General has urged immediate international action to secure the release of 44 seafarers held by Somali pirates

The Djibouti Code of Conduct has expressed profound concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation on the hijacked MT Honour 25…

Maritime security agencies are appealing for global action as crew conditions worsen on the hijacked tanker Honour 25 off Somalia

A bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden's transit corridor was boarded by armed pirates, 110 miles northeast of Bosaso

Pirates boarded and damaged a vessel in the Gulf of Aden, then pursued a second ship, indicating continued maritime security threats.

ReCAAP ISC and the Philippine Coast Guard convened a meeting in Manila to strengthen regional anti-piracy collaboration

A cargo ship's bridge was damaged by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, with no casualties reported