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Somali Pirates Hijack Tanker, Crew Remains Safe

11/6/2025

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On November 6, 2025, Somali pirates boarded the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite off the coast of Somalia, marking the first hijacking in more than a year.
The vessel carried gasoline from India to South Africa, and attackers used machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.
The crew of 24 took refuge in a secure area and remained safe.
Piracy in the region has risen, linked to Yemen and Gaza conflicts.

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Story summary

On November 6, 2025, Somali pirates boarded the Malta-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite off the coast of Somalia, marking the first hijacking in more than a year.
The vessel carried gasoline from India to South Africa, and attackers used machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.
The crew of 24 took refuge in a secure area and remained safe.
Piracy in the region has risen, linked to Yemen and Gaza conflicts.