ONI Alert: Pirate Attack Group Located in central Arabian Sea Rob Almeida Total Views: 27 March 18, 2011 Just in from the Office of Naval Intelligence: A Pirate Attack Group (PAG) consisting of a dhow and two skiffs was observed 1223Z on 18 March approximately 500NM SE of Salalah, Oman at 15:05N 062:33E.  This area will remain high risk for at least the next 24-48 hours. Mariners are warned to avoid transiting near the area if possible.  If necessary to transit these waters, mariners are encouraged to use all counter-piracy measures and employ all best management practices.   Tags: Featured Piracy News Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,970 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,970 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles News Maritime Piracy Surges in 2025 as Singapore Straits Emerges as World’s Most Dangerous Waters The world’s busiest shipping lanes saw a dramatic surge in maritime piracy and armed robbery in 2025, with the Singapore Straits accounting for more than half of all reported incidents... January 21, 2026 Total Views: 1475 Defense Nigerian Navy Seizes 76 Vessels in Two-Year Crackdown on Oil Theft The Nigerian Navy has arrested 76 vessels and at least 242 suspects in anti-oil theft operations, and destroyed more than 800 illegal refining sites during a two-year crackdown, it said on Thursday. June 19, 2025 Total Views: 2263 Navy Deep Dive Into China’s Move To Build Shadow Fleet Tankers by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) I