Armed attackers seize vessel off Somali coast, UKMTO reports PHOTO

Armed men seized a vessel four nautical miles south of the coastal settlement of Mareeyo in Somalia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre announced.

“The CSO of a cargo vessel reports being boarded by 8 armed unauthorised persons who have taken control of the vessel. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO,” the centre said in a statement.

By Jeyhun Aghazada