MUQDISHO (KAAB TV) –The European Union’s ATALANTA mission issued a recent report expressing worry about the escalating threat of Somali piracy. According to the report, there has been an increase in instances, which may enhance the risk of piracy in the region.
According to the European Union, pirates have begun stealing speedboats to facilitate attacks from towns 600 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia.
Although there have been no acts of piracy in the last seven days, the EU NAVFOR ATALANTA warns that ransom payments could spark a fresh wave of hijackings.
According to the ATALANTA mission, at least two pirate organisations may be operating near Somalia’s coast, aggressively preparing to strike commercial ships passing through the area.
European navies have emphasised the ongoing threat of piracy attacks, emphasising the necessity of following safety recommendations for ships operating in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, particularly those within 700 nautical miles of the shore. Somalia.
The increased fear about piracy stems from a March event in which a Bangladeshi-flagged ship was held hostage for $5 million.
This is the first time a ransom has been offered to Somali pirates in decades, illustrating piracy’s increasing menace in the region.
The European Union warning recalls of the continuous challenges and risks linked with marine activity off the coast of Somalia, demanding high vigilance and respect to safety rules for all vessels operating in the area .