International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez reports that over 90 seafarers are being held by pirates, with six vessels currently under their control.
Key facts
- •Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO, reported that over 90 seafarers are currently held captive.
- •Six vessels are currently being held by pirates and armed robbers in the Gulf of Aden.
- •The IMO has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all captured seafarers.
- •Recent seizures occurred off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia.
- •Pirate activity in the region has seen a resurgence following a period of decline in the early 2020s.
More than 90 seafarers have been captured by pirates in the Gulf of Aden during a recent surge in maritime attacks, according to International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez. Six commercial vessels are currently being held by pirates and armed robbers in the region. The statement follows the recent seizure of two additional commercial ships off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia.
Conditions for Captives
Secretary General Dominguez stated that the captured seafarers are facing constant uncertainty and threats to their safety. He noted that those held captive often have limited access to essential services, including medical support, fresh water, and adequate food.
Recent Piracy Trends
Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean previously caused significant disruptions to global shipping between the late 2000s and late 2010s. While international naval patrols led to a decline in attacks during the early 2020s, pirate activity has recently increased again, leading the IMO to label the waters as increasingly dangerous.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
