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UKMTO Reports Incident Involving Cargo Ship Off Somalia Coast
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported an incident southeast of Eyl, Somalia, involving a cargo ship approached by two small craft. Armed individuals were on board the crafts, with one approaching within 600 meters. The event occurred 83 nautical miles from the coast.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre reported an incident involving a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia. The incident occurred 83 nautical miles southeast of Eyl, where two small craft approached the ship. Armed individuals were observed on board the small crafts, and one craft came within 600 meters of the cargo ship.
The UKMTO described the event as involving armed persons in the approaching crafts. No further details on outcomes, such as boarding or damage, were provided in the report.
Eyl is located in the Puntland region of Somalia, an area historically associated with maritime security incidents. The UKMTO monitors maritime trade and provides alerts for vessels in high-risk areas.
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