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25 August 2026

IMO warns piracy surge leaves more than 90 seafarers captive

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IMO warns piracy surge leaves more than 90 seafarers captive

More than 90 seafarers are now being held by pirates and armed robbers following a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez issued an urgent call for their release on Monday following reports that the Seamull had been hijacked on …

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