Bulk Carrier Reportedly Boarded by Armed Individuals off Somalia

January 4, 2024

British maritime security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier had reportedly been boarded by armed individuals 458 meters southeast of Eyl, Somalia.

The vessel was destined for Khalifa bin Salman in Bahrain, according to Ambrey's statement.

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(Reuters - Reporting by Clauda Tanios and Enas Alashray; Writing by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Jan Harvey)

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