Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level increased

Maritime authorities warned of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship was seized by unauthorized persons and redirected to Somalia's territorial waters. At least four vessels have been targeted in suspected piracy incidents in the last week, including a fishing vessel and an oil tanker. The UKMTO raised the threat level to 'substantial' and advised vessels to transit with caution due to favorable weather conditions for small boat operations.