The Combined Maritime Forces urged crews to take up safety measures , including using recognized transit corridors in the Gulf of Aden and reporting to the European Union 's security center before transit . `` The prior preparation and vigilance of merchant mariners at all times of day and night is more important now than ever , '' said Rear Admiral Caner Bener of the Combined Task Force . Earlier this month German pirates release Somali ship held since Earlier this month . Its crew was unharmed , the Combined Task Force says . Gulf of Somalia , off northern Somalia , has the highest risk of piracy in the world .
Earlier this month German pirates release Somali ship held since Earlier this month . Its crew was unharmed , the Combined Task Force says . Gulf of Somalia , off northern Somalia , has the highest risk of piracy in the world .