Sailboat attacked in the Indian Ocean Rob Almeida Total Views: 29 February 18, 2011 Just in from the Office of Naval Intelligence: At 1323Z a hijacked sailing yacht and possible pirate mother ship were located at 1800N 06102E approximately 282NM southeast of Sur, Oman. 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 be vigilant and employ 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 105,963 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 105,963 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: 1476 News Pirates Kidnap 10 Crew from Product Tanker Off Nigeria -Report Pirates have reportedly kidnapped 10 crew from a product tanker of the coast of Nigeria, Dryad Global has reported. The incident took place April 30 around 116 nautical miles of Agbami... May 4, 2020 Total Views: 205 News Pirates Seize Containership Off Benin, Kidnap Crew -Bulgaria SOFIA, April 21 (Reuters) – Pirates attacked a Portugal-flagged ship and kidnapped its Bulgarian captain and seven sailors off