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 surveillance of the event.
The Chinese fishing vessel remains under the control of the alleged pirates and in Somali territorial waters. In the last days, the ATALANTA flagship has been monitoring the fishing vessel and gathering valuable information, including conditions of the crew on board, as well as on the suspected pirates. The crew remains safe, with no injuries.
In addition, EUNAVFOR ATALANTA is in contact and coordination with the Chinese Navy as well as the appropriate Somali and Chinese authorities.
*ARMED ROBBERY AT SEA: piracy case within territorial waters.
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