Piracy - 711NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia

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Incident Details

Incident Date & Time:

06 November 2025, 0000hrs UTC

Location:

711NM east of Mogadishu, Somalia

Latitude/Longitude: 

2° 7' 37.36" N, 57° 10' 31.70" E

Vessel Name, Type, Flag and Status:

Merchant Vessel

Incident Type: 

Piracy

Crew status

No injuries reported

Incident Details

Description

Maritime Security Centre - Indian Ocean (MSCIO) received a report of an incident approximately 711NM east of Mogadishu. A Merchant Vessel reported being under attack from a skiff, with attackers having successfully boarded the ship. A mother ship has been sighted in the area. Authorities are investigating the incident. Ships are required to avoid the area, maintain full vigilance, implement Best Management Practices - Maritime Security (BMP-MS), and report any suspicious activity immediately to MSCIO and UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

Response Actions

- N/A

Stolen items

- N/A

Key findings

This incident demonstrates the classic Somali piracy operational model with a skiff-mother ship combination operating far from shore at 711NM east of Mogadishu. The successful boarding indicates either inadequate defensive measures or a well-coordinated attack that overcame the vessel's security protocols. The presence of a mother ship suggests this is part of a larger piracy network with extended operational reach, allowing pirates to operate far beyond typical coastal ranges. The ongoing nature of the incident at the time of reporting suggests the vessel may be under pirate control, potentially leading to a hijacking scenario.

Recommendations

- Implement full BMP-MS protocols including increased watch, razor wire deployment, and citadel procedures when transiting high-risk areas
- Maintain continuous communication with naval forces and report any suspicious vessels, particularly skiff-mother ship combinations
-  Consider route deviation to avoid the immediate area until the situation is resolved and pirate vessels are neutralized

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