Piracy

A merchant vessel may have been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen at 13-23.00N 047-55.00E; ships are advised to keep clear and use caution.

Gulf of Aden · Yemen · HYDROPAC 2620/26

issued: 2026-09-10 20:41Z
status: in force
self-cancels: 2026-09-13 20:41Z
sea: Gulf of Aden
position: 13.383, 47.917
nearest port: Mukalla · 99 nm
source: nga_inforce · first seen 2026-09-11 17:02Z

Original warning text

GULF OF ADEN.
YEMEN.
1. M/V POSSIBLY HIJACKED IN 13-23.00N 047-55.00E.
   VESSELS ARE ADVISED TO KEEP CLEAR OF THIS
   POSITION AND TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 132041Z SEP 26.

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