Yemeni Fishing Boat Saytuun-2 Released After Hijacking Off Somali Coast
The Yemeni fishing boat Saytuun-2 has been released after being hijacked by suspected pirates off Garmaal on the northern coast of Puntland, Somalia.
The vessel was under pirate control from February 17-22, 2025, before the attackers vacated it after stealing some of the crew’s belongings.
On February 17, ATALANTA received an alert about a suspected pirate attack on a Yemeni-flagged dhow near Garmaal, close to Eyl, along the northern coast of Puntland.
The incident was classified as armed robbery at sea. Throughout the period, ATALANTA forces closely monitored the situation and coordinated with security partners in the region.
On February 22, the alleged pirates left the vessel, taking some of the crew’s personal belongings with them. Th…
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