A maritime security official reported a hijacking incident involving an oil products tanker. The vessel, which flies the Eritrean flag, was seized by a group of armed individuals. This incident is part of a recent surge in piracy activity.

Since April, several commercial vessels have been taken across a certain region. The number of seized vessels has reached six.

Further information about this incident and the current piracy situation can be found through additional reporting, which provides more details about the hijacking and its aftermath.