Yemeni authorities report an oil tanker hijacked near Shabwa as the vessel reportedly heads toward the Somali coast under armed control.
Key Developments
- Yemeni coast guard says armed men seized oil tanker MT Eureka off Shabwa coast.
- Hijacked vessel reportedly redirected toward Gulf of Aden and Somali coastline.
- Investigation underway as no group has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.
Oil Tanker Seized off Yemeni Coast
The Yemeni coast guard announced Saturday that the oil tanker MT Eureka was hijacked off the coast of Shabwa province by unidentified armed men.
According to an official statement, the gunmen boarded the vessel, took control of it, and redirected it toward the Gulf of Aden in the direction of the Somali coast.
Yemeni authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the tanker and ensure the safety of the crew.
The coast guard stated that Yemeni authorities coordinated with international partners and relevant maritime agencies operating in the Gulf of Aden.
Officials said the tanker’s location had been identified and that follow-up measures were underway in an effort to recover the vessel.
No information was immediately released regarding the condition or nationality of the crew members aboard the ship.
🚨 Breaking News:
Hijacking of the Emirati oil tanker (M/T EUREKA) off Shabwa coast, redirected to Somaliland waters — this is the first incident in Somaliland waters. pic.twitter.com/xAMytjQXI4
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Suspicious Activity
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations also confirmed the incident on Saturday. According to the agency, the event occurred approximately 84 nautical miles southwest of Mukalla in Yemen’s Hadhramaut province in the Arabian Sea.
In a statement, the agency said it received a report from the captain of a cargo vessel describing a suspicious approach by a small green boat accompanied by a white fishing vessel.
The agency did not identify the ownership of the targeted ship or provide additional operational details.
Investigation Continues
UKMTO advised vessels transiting the area to exercise extreme caution and immediately report suspicious activity.
No group has claimed responsibility for the hijacking so far, while investigations remain ongoing.
The incident highlights continuing maritime security concerns in waters surrounding Yemen and the Gulf of Aden, a critical international shipping route linking the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
(PC, Reuters, Al-Jazeera)
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