IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden

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The IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez addressed the rising piracy threats in the Gulf of Aden, highlighting that six vessels have now been hijacked by pirates and armed robbers as of August 2026. This escalation underscores increasing security challenges in a critical maritime region.

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement following reports of the SEAMULL being hijacked on 20 August 2026: “Shipping challenges are on the rise with the recent increase of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden. With the most recent highjack, a sixth vessel is being held by pirates and armed robbers in ...