A boat has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia, raising alarm over the resurgence of Somali piracy after nearly a decade of relative calm.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) said that a commercial boat was seized by heavily armed people near the Eyl district on the coast of Somalia.
This information was received from military officials, but no further details were given about the kidnappers.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The agency did not give any details about the identity of the kidnappers but said that an investigation is underway.
The international community is still thinking about monitoring the situation and taking the necessary measures to protect maritime trade and regional security.
It was two weeks ago when Somali pirates hijacked a commercial ship flying the flag of Malta.
The large ship Ruen with 18 crew members was hijacked near Socotra Island in Yemen, about 150 miles off the coast of Somalia.
One crew member required medical attention and was evacuated to an Indian Navy ship.
