Gulf of Aden

IMCA warns of increased diver safety risks during underwater vessel maintenance, especially with rising activity in the Strait of Hormuz

A tanker reported an encounter with five armed individuals in a skiff southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen, prompting a UKMTO alert

Somali piracy has surged in the Western Indian Ocean, while geopolitical tensions are escalating maritime risks for commercial shipping

Ships reported trading shots with pirates, including a 30-minute firefight, raising maritime security concerns.

Two merchant vessels were attacked by armed skiffs off Yemen on Sunday, raising fresh concerns about maritime security.

New piracy attempts off Yemen and Somalia underscore ongoing security threats to regional shipping, even with ceasefire talks.

A merchant ship and the U.S. Navy rescued 14 Indian mariners from a disabled vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.

Somali piracy has intensified in 2026, with seven vessels hijacked and three ships currently held for ransom.

An armed security team on a merchant vessel repelled a suspected pirate attack off Yemen's southern coast.

A new report reveals 15 maritime security incidents globally, including a foiled pirate attack, impacting key shipping lanes.

Africa's maritime sector sees increased investment and energy projects, but rising piracy threatens its growth and stability.

The IMO has released a statement regarding the re-emergence of piracy in the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.