90 seafarers held hostage as Gulf of Aden piracy surges back

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in piracy in the Gulf of Aden and adjacent waters, where over 90 seafarers are currently held captive by pirates and armed groups. The latest incident involved the hijacking of the vessel Seamull on August 20, bringing the total number of seized ships in the region to six. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez described the plight of the hostages as dire, with many facing severe hardships. Reports indicate that some crew members have restricted access to food, fresh water,…

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