Piracy Alarm: Two Ships With 22 Indians Seized Near Yemen and Somalia
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22 Indians Among Crew of Two Ships Hijacked Near Yemen and Somalia
Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked in separate incidents off the coasts of Yemen and Somalia, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in the region. Officials said that all Indian crew members are currently reported to be safe.
The first incident involved the Eritrea-flagged MT Sibu 1, an oil-products tanker carrying 20 crew members, including 16 Indians. The vessel was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on August 20, around 30 nautical miles off Yemen. Six armed pirates reportedly boarded the tanker and took control of the vessel.
The second incident involved the Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF, which was hijacked off Somalia’s Puntland coast on August 17. The vessel had 10 crew members, including six Indians. According to officials, eight armed pirates operating from two skiffs boarded the ship.
The latest warning from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has highlighted the continuing piracy threat in waters around Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. Maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of the vessels and the safety of their crews.
