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EU Naval Force: Chinese fishing boat under the control of pirates in Somalia waters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2024

The European Union's naval force against pirates said that a Chinese fishing boat was under the control of alleged piracy in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland area. Anti-piracy forces said that pirates had taken over the vessel, which was carrying up to 18 crewmen.

Officials from Turkey and Somalia are facilitating talks about a port deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Four officials with knowledge of the situation say that the Turkey is now mediating between Somalia, Ethiopia and a port agreement Addis Ababa made with the Somaliland breakaway region earlier this year. Negotiations are the latest effort to repair diplomatic ties.

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