IMB in its first quarter report for 2024, released on April 10, reported two hijackings by the Somali pirates.
.In addition, one vessel each was fired upon, boarded and reported an attempted approach. These incidents were attributed to Somali pirates who demonstrate mounting capabilities, targeting vessels at great distances, from the Somali coast.
A Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier was hijacked on 12 March and its 23
the crew were taken hostage by over 20 Somali pirates.
The vessel was underway approximately 550 nautical miles (nm) from Mogadishu while en route from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.
IMB is aware of several reported hijacked dhows and fishing vessels, which are ideal mother ships to launch attacks at distances from the Somali coastline.
▪︎ Ship on Ocean
ICC Secretary General John Denton said:
IMB has commended the timely and positive actions from authorities ensuring the release and safety of the crew.
A 40-hour operation by the Indian navy in the Indian Ocean on 15 March 2024 culminated in the capture of 35 Somali pirates and the release of a previously hijacked vessel and its 17 crew.
A bulk carrier boarded by pirates on 4 January over 450 nm off the east coast of Somalia was rendered safe along with its 21 crew members by an Indian naval vessel.
In late January, the Seychelles coast guard intervened to safeguard a hijacked fishing vessel and its six crew. Three suspected Somali pirates were apprehended in this operation.
IMB Director Michael Howlett said: "Incidents within the Gulf of Guinea waters continue to be at a reduced level. Six incidents were reported in Q1 2024 compared to five in the same period of 2023. The IMB urges continued caution as nine crew were kidnapped from a product tanker on 1 January 2024 around 45nm south of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea."
Source: iccwbo.org
ICC Secretary General John Denton said:
IMB has commended the timely and positive actions from authorities ensuring the release and safety of the crew.
A 40-hour operation by the Indian navy in the Indian Ocean on 15 March 2024 culminated in the capture of 35 Somali pirates and the release of a previously hijacked vessel and its 17 crew.
A bulk carrier boarded by pirates on 4 January over 450 nm off the east coast of Somalia was rendered safe along with its 21 crew members by an Indian naval vessel.
In late January, the Seychelles coast guard intervened to safeguard a hijacked fishing vessel and its six crew. Three suspected Somali pirates were apprehended in this operation.
IMB Director Michael Howlett said: "Incidents within the Gulf of Guinea waters continue to be at a reduced level. Six incidents were reported in Q1 2024 compared to five in the same period of 2023. The IMB urges continued caution as nine crew were kidnapped from a product tanker on 1 January 2024 around 45nm south of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea."
Source: iccwbo.org
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