Piracy Returns to Gulf of Aden | Global News

Piracy’s making a comeback in the Gulf of Aden as the MT Astana was hijacked by seven gunmen off Yemen — a stark reminder that after years of quiet, the waters are once again a hotspot. With Somali pirates reportedly boarding the vessel en route to Bosaso, maritime authorities are sounding the alarm and urging caution. This follows a string of recent hijackings, including the MT Eureka, and comes as the Gulf of Aden’s lighter patrols compared to the Indian Ocean may be giving pirates an opening. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2c479f5c9feb949