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UKMTO Confirms Hijacked Ship in Gulf of Aden Diverted to Somali Waters

19 July 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 7

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed that a commercial vessel recently hijacked in the waters of the Gulf of Aden has been redirected towards Somali waters. This incident raises concerns about renewed piracy activities in the region.

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