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Merchant Ship Hijacked Off Yemen Now Held by Somali Pirates
A merchant ship that was hijacked off the coast of Yemen is now reportedly being held by Somali pirates. The vessel, identified as a Tanzanian fuel tanker, was en route from Yemen when it was seized.
24 Jul, 04:47 — 24 Jul, 11:32
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual19h ago
Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said last week that a vessel boarded by unauthorized personnel in the Gulf of Aden had been maneuvered into Somali waters, classifying it as a hijack.
Read full article →Daily NationMostly Factual1d ago
Somali pirates take control of Tanzanian fuel tanker en route from Yemen
The ship, MT Asana, is a Tanzanian-flagged fuel and chemical tanker.
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First report: Daily Nation · 24 Jul, 04:47|Full coverage: 3 · 7h|Window: 7h
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