Security Forces Repel Pirate Attack on Chemical Tanker Near Somalia
On November 3, the Cayman Islands-flagged chemical tanker MV Stolt Sagaland was attacked by pirates 330 nautical miles east of Mogadishu. The assailants, aboard a small craft, were repelled by armed security personnel. The attack reflects a concerning resurgence of piracy in the region, prompting maritime authorities to issue warnings.