Armed men hijack cargo vessel off Somalia

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A cargo vessel was hijacked by eight armed men off the coast of Somalia, approximately 4 nautical miles south of Mareeyo, on August 17, 2026. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident after the vessel's security officer notified authorities.

🌐 Location: Somalia Coast — Sources: 8 — First seen: — Last seen:
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UK Maritime Trade Operations

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Somalia

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Mareeyo

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United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations

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