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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 27, 2026
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Cargo ship hijacked off the coast of Somalia while en route to Mombasa
The vessel is carrying 15 sailors, including 13 Syrians and two Indian nationals..
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A St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship, the Sward, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia while en route to Mombasa, Kenya. The vessel, carrying 15 crew members, is reportedly being sailed towards the Somali coastline.
- The ship was boarded approximately 6 nautical miles north-east of Garacad, Somalia.
- The hijacking involves suspected pirates and has been reported by maritime security groups Vanguard and Ambrey, as well as the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- The crew consists of two Indian nationals and 13 Syrians, and the Puntland Maritime Police Force has been notified.
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