A number of suspicious small aircraft were seen operating near merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on October 28 in what may be the activity of a piracy task force, according to UKMTO advice. One of the boats, green and blue, carried 9 people along with two ladders and a hook. The authorities are investigating. Ships in the area are urged to proceed with caution and alert of any suspicious activity.

A number of suspicious small aircraft were seen operating near merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on October 28 in what may be the activity of a piracy task force, according to UKMTO advice. One of the boats, green and blue, carried 9 people along with two ladders and a hook. The authorities are investigating. Ships in the area are urged to proceed with caution and alert of any suspicious activity.