Piracy

A vessel is hijacked by six pirates in the Arabian Sea off Yemen at 14-32N 051-28E; vessels keep clear and exercise caution.

Arabian Sea · Yemen · HYDROPAC 2394/26

issued: 2026-08-20 11:37Z
status: cancelled 2026-08-20 14:45Z (dropped from inforce)
self-cancels: 2026-08-23 11:37Z
sea: Arabian Sea
position: 14.533, 51.475
source: nga_inforce · first seen 2026-08-21 14:32Z

Original warning text

ARABIAN SEA.
YEMEN.
1. M/V HIJACKED IN 14-32.00N 051-28.50E BY SIX PIRATES.
   VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP CLEAR OF THIS
   POSITION AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 231137Z AUG 26.

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