PIRACY REGION declared Sep 25, 2026

Various maritime security agencies have confirmed a significant resurgence of Somali Pirate Action Group (PAG) activity. Organized pirate networks operating primarily out of Somalia's Puntland region have shifted back to high-profile commercial hijackings, deep-water hostage-taking, and multi-million-dollar ransom demands. Among the vessels that have been hijacked in 2026 are MV Lutuf, SIBU 1, MT Eureka and MT Asana.