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Hijacked Fishing Dhow Departs Somali Coast

 The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on March 2nd, 2024, that an unnamed fishing dhow has been hijacked and departed Jiifle, Somalia, at 6:00 pm UTC (8:00 pm local time).


  • Location: 7° 27' N, 49° 40' E (off the coast of Jiifle, Somalia)
  • Vessel: Unnamed fishing dhow
  • Number of Hijackers: 11 (reportedly armed)
  • Time of Departure: 6:00 pm UTC (March 2nd, 2024)

The Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa (MSCHOA) reported the incident and warned mariners in the area to exercise caution and report any sightings of the dhow to the authorities.

Important Note:

  • The reason for the hijacking, the condition of the crew, and the dhow's destination are unknown.
  • This incident raises concerns about renewed piracy activity off the Somali coast.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Mariners in the area are advised to:

  • Maintain a heightened state of vigilance.
  • Report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO or local authorities.
  • Implement onboard security measures as outlined in the Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection against Somali piracy.




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