Suspected pirates assaulted 2 angling vessels in the Indian Ocean off the shore of Somalia today, the current case emphasizing the proceeded risk to ships and also staffs in the Horn of Africa area.

EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta verified that on April 21, the angling vessels FV Adria and also FV Txori Argi came under fire by presumed pirates about 280 NM off the shore ofSomalia

The strikes were warded off, and also the team and also vessels were reported risk-free many thanks to the application of Best Management Practices (BMP) security procedures by the Masters, the staffs, and also the exclusive safety groups started both angling vessels. EU NAVFOR stated it is most likely that the strikes were promoted by a mothership, which was supposedly confiscated by armed males on 19 April off the mainSomali Coast

EU NAVFOR consequently dispatched its Maritime Patrol and also Reconnaissance Aircrafts to look the location. EU NAVFOR front runner ESPS Navarra additionally left the port in Mombasa in order to continue right into the location. ESPS NAVARA at some point efficiently obstructed and also boarded the dhow being utilized as a mothership.

Following the case, EU NAVFOR advised that the maritime sector have to abide by BMP procedures in order to make best use of the safety and security of the ship and also their staffs while transiting the risky location.