Armed pirates have seized an oil tanker and its crew. The incident happened late Wednesday off the coast of Somalia.
The ship involved is identified as the Honour 25. It was carrying 18,500 barrels of oil.
Six gunmen reportedly boarded the vessel. They took control of the ship and its 17 crew members.
This hijacking signals a return of piracy in a region already facing instability.
The crew members are of various nationalities. Their condition is not immediately known.
Efforts to secure the release of the ship and its crew are reportedly underway. Details were provided by a maritime security source.