The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Negotiations on for release of three ships held by Somali pirates, Singapore-based maritime centre says
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Negotiations are underway to secure the release of 44 crew members held by Somali pirates across three merchant vessels. Maritime security officials report that piracy in the Western Indian Ocean has increased due to regional geopolitical tensions.
Ransom-related negotiations are underway for the release of three merchant vessels and their crew members held by Somali pirates, as such incidents continue in the Western Indian Ocean, a senior Maritime Security Official said in Singapore on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).
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