Breaking News – M/V Eagle Hijacked in Indian Ocean Rob Almeida Total Views: 23 January 17, 2011 At 0641Z on 17 January, Cyprus-flagged M/V EAGLE reported being under attack 430nm east of Socotra Island by one skiff with six persons on board.  Vessel was fired upon with small arms and RPGs.  With no citadel, the crew mustered on the bridge and attempted evasive maneuvers.  Pirates gained access to the bridge at 0702Z.  UKMTO confirmed M/V EAGLE hijacked at 0744Z   (Source: UKMTO WK) Tags: hijacking Indian Ocean Piracy News Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,866 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,866 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles Maritime Security Incidents Sri Lanka Says It Is Trying To Safeguard Lives On Second Iranian Ship After US Sinks Frigate A U.S. submarine torpedoed Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors returning from Indian naval exercises. A second Iranian vessel is now in distress in the same region as the attack dramatically escalates Middle East tensions. March 5, 2026 Total Views: 109 News Maritime Piracy Surges in 2025 as Singapore Straits Emerges as World’s Most Dangerous Waters The world’s busiest shipping lanes saw a dramatic surge in maritime piracy and armed robbery in 2025, with the Singapore Straits accounting for more than half of all reported incidents... January 21, 2026 Total Views: 1477 News Hijack Call From Ship Off Iran a False Alarm, Security Fi