Piracy

M/V hijacked in vicinity balhaf (14-00.20N 048-10.46E) at 100918Z sep

Gulf of Aden · Yemen · HYDROPAC 2617/26

issued: 2026-09-10 12:31Z
status: cancelled 2026-09-10 13:50Z (dropped from inforce)
self-cancels: 2026-09-13 12:39Z
sea: Gulf of Aden
position: 14.003, 48.174
source: nga_inforce · first seen 2026-09-10 14:02Z

Original warning text

GULF OF ADEN.
YEMEN.
1. M/V HIJACKED IN VICINITY BALHAF
   (14-00.20N 048-10.46E) AT 100918Z SEP.
   VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP CLEAR OF THIS
   POSITION AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 131239Z SEP 26.

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