Oil Tanker Hijacked off coast of Yemen, redirected to Somalia (20 Aug)

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Link: https://www.ukmto.org/recent-incidents#ee0a52d3-c354-43b7-866b-6593c2c85650

Summary: UKMTO WARNING 118-26 – HIJACK Incident Date: 20 Aug 2026 Incident Time: TBC UKMTO has received a report of an incident 136NM east of Al Mukalla, Yemen. A tanker has broadcast a distress call on VHF 16 that they have been approached by an unauthorised vessel whilst travelling west in the Gulf of Aden.

Update 001 – UKMTO have received confirmation that the tanker has been boarded by six armed persons who are now in control of the vessel and redirecting to Somalia. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.