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Somalia Piracy Surges: Cargo Ship Hijacked, Threat Level Raised

4/28/2026

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A cargo ship was hijacked about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad, Somalia, on Sunday.
UKMTO raised the threat level to “substantial” and warned that weather favors small-boat attacks.
The oil tanker Honour 25 was seized on 22 April with 17 crew and 18,500 barrels of oil.
Two armed men attempted to board another cargo ship on Thursday but withdrew after warning shots.
World Bank estimates piracy ransom earnings at $339 million-$413 million (2005-2012).

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A cargo ship was hijacked about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad, Somalia, on Sunday.
UKMTO raised the threat level to “substantial” and warned that weather favors small-boat attacks.
The oil tanker Honour 25 was seized on 22 April with 17 crew and 18,500 barrels of oil.
Two armed men attempted to board another cargo ship on Thursday but withdrew after warning shots.
World Bank estimates piracy ransom earnings at $339 million-$413 million (2005-2012).