On Friday, a commercial ship transiting the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia reported an attack from a skiff carrying five or six people armed with weapons and ladders. The British security firm Ambrey said the vessel reported a suspicious approach from a blue-hulled small boat approximately 92 nm northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. The commercial ship changed course and sounded its horn, and armed guards discharged two shots. The small craft then returned fire before stopping its approach. The crew of the ship was reported safe and continued its route. This event took place on 05/10/2024 at the following location: Gulf of Aden, Somalia.
Incident Type: Terrorism
Event Type: Piracy
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Lloyd's List
