The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has reported a suspected pirate action group (PAG) departing from Somalia’s northern central coast, marking renewed threats to shipping in the region and signalling a potential resurgence of Somali piracy after a five-month lull.
EUNAVFOR’s Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) issued an alert stating, “OPERATION ATALANTA has received information of a possible PAG consisting of 13 armed pirates departing from Ceel Huur (El Hur), Ivo Hobyo, yesterday evening heading out to the Indian Ocean. All vessels are advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity.”
Full advisory at the following link.
https://gcaptain.com/after-five-months-of-calm-somali-pirates-may-be-back-on-the-hunt/