UPDATE ON THE ALLEGED HIJACK OF A CHINESE FISHING VESSEL
OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
Rota, 06 December 2024 - In relation to the Chinese fishing vessel involved in a
case of ARMED ROBBERY AT SEA* off the northeast coast of Puntland,
Somalia, Operation ATALANTA continues to closely monitor the incident.
The Chinese fishing vessel remains under the control of the alleged pirates and
in Somali territorial waters. The crew remains safe, with no injuries.
*ARMED ROBBERY AT SEA: piracy case within territorial waters.