Suspicious Activity - 528NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

07 November 2025, 08:55 UTC

Location:

528NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia

Latitude/Longitude: 

3° 57' 0.00" N, 57° 16' 5.00" E

Vessel Name, Type, Flag and Status:

TANKER ALTHUMAMA, LNG Tanker, Transit

Incident Type:

Suspicious Activity

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report of an incident 528NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia, 120NM north of yesterday's incident (see Alert). The Master reported being approached by a small craft with 3 persons aboard in position 03°57'00"N 057°16'05"E. A Pirate Action Group (PAG) is operating in the vicinity. The Master reports that his vessel successfully outran the small craft, which subsequently returned to a suspected mothership identified by the Master as ISSA MOHHAMDI. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Response Actions

- N/A

Stolen items

- N/A

Key findings

This incident demonstrates the continued presence of organized pirate networks operating far offshore in the Somali Basin, with the pirates employing the classic mothership-skiff operational model. The identification of the suspected mothership 'ISSA MOHHAMDI' by the Master provides valuable intelligence for maritime security forces. The 120NM proximity to incident 040-25 suggests coordinated PAG operations across a wide area, indicating sophisticated planning and resource deployment. The successful evasion by the targeted vessel highlights the effectiveness of maintaining high speed and situational awareness when operating in high-risk waters.

Recommendations

- Maintain maximum safe speed when transiting known PAG operational areas
- Implement enhanced lookout procedures and early detection protocols for small craft approaches
-  Report all suspicious vessel sightings immediately to UKMTO with detailed descriptions and positions

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