Somalia - NE and Eastern Coast Thirty two incidents have been reported since March 15 2005. Heavily armed pirates are now attacking ships further away from the coast. Ships not making scheduled calls at Somali ports are advised to keep at least 200 nm from the Somali coast.Recently reported incidents
November 07 2005 at 0600 UTC in position 04:28N - 048:01E, east coast of Somalia. Pirates hijacked a general cargo ship underway. They have demanded ransom for the release of the vessel. This is the fourth incident off Somalia since November 05 2004 in this area. Ships are again advised to keep at least 200 nm off the Somali coast.