The Secretary-General of the IMO urges the immediate release of 44 sailors.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urgently called for international action to secure the release of 44 seafarers held captive by pirates off the Somali coast. The seafarers are aboard three hijacked vessels and are facing severe food and water shortages amid ongoing threats of violence. Dominguez emphasized the persistent danger of piracy, urging shipowners to adopt safety measures and highlighting a significant rise in piracy incidents. The IMO is actively supporting anti-piracy initiatives in the region to enhance maritime security cooperation.