Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
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"a vessel was boarded by unauthorised personnel"
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There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
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