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Maritime Security Responds to Dhow Hijacking Off Somali Coast

Armed pirates have once again targeted a dhow off the Somali coast, marking a troubling resurgence in maritime piracy in the region.

5 min readMarine Insight
Maritime Security Responds to Dhow Hijacking Off Somali Coast
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A possible hijacking of a dhow has been reported off the southern coast of Somalia, just hours after maritime authorities warned of increased pirate activity in the region.

The incident, which is under investigation, is believed to have taken place near position 00°13’S 044°18’E on 09 May 2026, while the vessel was transiting towards Kismayo.

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