MV JAHAN MONI pirated in the Somali Basin

December 6, 2010 - 11:01

On 5 December, the MV JAHAN MONI was pirated in the Somali Basin, approximately 1300 nautical miles East of Eyl (Somalia), and only 300 nautical miles from the Indian coast.

The Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier has a crew of 26, all of whom are reported to be Bangladeshi.

Including the MV JAHAN MONI, pirates are currently holding 23 vessels, with 547 hostages.

EU NAVFOR Somalia – Operation ATALANTA’s main tasks are to escort merchant vessels carrying humanitarian aid of the World Food Program (WFP) and vessels of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). EU NAVFOR also protects vulnerable vessels in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, deters and disrupts piracy. In addition, EU NAVFOR monitors fishing activity off the coast of Somalia.