Somali piracy resurgence remains a coastal threat, for now
- Recent hijackings mirror legacy Somali piracy tactics, including the use of seized dhows as motherships to extend operational reach
- EU naval forces say the threat remains contained, with pirates exploiting vessels that sail close to shore and fail to follow established best management practices
- Shipping companies urged to reassess routeing and reinforce onboard protection
A surge of attacks off northern Somalia — including three hijackings in a week — shows that isolated incidents have evolved into coordinated operations by at least two active pirate groups. But for now, the elevated risk to shipping remains contained to coastal waters
