Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of New-Venture

**Title: Surge in Piracy Incidents Off the Coast of Somalia** In a worrying trend, the maritime security landscape off the coast of Somalia has seen a resurgence in piracy, highlighted by a series of alarming incidents this month. On May 1, 2026, the bulk carrier 'New Venture' was pursued by a skiff carrying seven heavily armed individuals, including one armed with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). This encounter occurred approximately 92 nautical miles southwest of Mukalla, within the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC). Just a day later, on May 2, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an alert regarding suspicious activity involving another bulk carrier, reported to be operating 84 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukalla. The ship's Master revealed that they had been approached to within 500 meters by a green-hulled skiff, which was further accompanied by a white fishing vessel. These recent incidents follow the hijacking of two vessels in late April. The tanker 'Honour 25' was taken by pirates off the coast of Somalia on April 21, and shortly thereafter, on April 26, the 'Sward' also fell victim to piracy. In response, EU NAVFOR announced last week that they were actively monitoring the situations concerning both hijacked vessels. Adding to the escalating concerns, the Togo-flagged tanker 'Eureka' was boarded by armed pirates while at anchor in the Port of Sana on May 2. The series of piracy attacks signals a renewed threat to maritime security in the region, prompting an urgent call for increased vigilance among vessels traversing these waters.

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