Pirates Kidnap Some Crew From Danish Ship In Gulf Of Guinea
Sumaira FH Published March 31, 2023 | 02:00 PM
Copenhagen, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 31st Mar, 2023 ) :Pirates who seized a Danish oil tanker off Congo last week have abandoned the ship and taken some crew members with them, while the rest were found in good health, the ship's owner said Friday.
The Monjasa Reformer, which had 16 crew on board when it was boarded by pirates on March 25, was found on Thursday by the French navy off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe in the Gulf of Guinea.
By the time the ship was located, "the pirates had abandoned the vessel and brought a part of the crew members with them," Monjasa said in a statement.
"The rescued crew members are all in good health and safely located in a secure environment and receiving proper attention following these dreadful events," it said.
No details were provided on the number of crew kidnapped, or their nationalities.
"Our thoughts are with the crew members still missing and their families during this stressful period," Monjasa said, adding that it was "working closely with the local authorities" to obtain the sailor's safe return.
The owner said there was no reported damage to the vessel or cargo.
The 135-metre-long Monjasa Reformer "experienced an emergency situation" on March 25 around 160 miles (260 kilometres) west of Port Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo, Monjasa said.
The shipowner said the crew had initially notified the company that manages the vessel that pirates had boarded and that the entire crew was safe in the tanker's secure room or "citadel", "in accordance with the onboard anti-piracy emergency protocol".
It said communications were then lost.
The Liberian-flagged vessel was "sitting idle" at the time of the incident.
Earlier this week, an official at the port of Pointe-Noire said the ship had arrived in Congolese waters on March 18 and left on March 22 and was in international waters when it was attacked.
"Three men took control of the ship," the official told AFP.
The Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade in the Gulf of Guinea said earlier this week that five armed people boarded the vessel after approaching from a skiff.
Monjasa provided no details about the number of pirates or their nationalities.
Danish news agency Ritzau reported that none of the crew was Danish.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 April 2024
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
12 hours ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
24 hours ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
24 hours ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
2 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
3 days ago -
Kite Flying: From cultural festival to deadly sport
3 days ago
-
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
6 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
7 days ago -
Intellectuals, writers accolades Naseer Mirza on his literary contribution
7 days ago -
Bahawalpur Adabi Sangat hosts memorable mushaira
8 days ago -
Cattle farming vital to alleviate poverty in rural areas
8 days ago -
Pakistan: A land of tourism, archeological wonders
8 days ago