In a significant development, the 23 sailors aboard MV Abdullah, held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, have regained their freedom following a harrowing month-long ordeal.
Mizanul Islam, the media adviser of Kabir Group, the vessel’s owning company, officially confirmed the news on Sunday morning, marking the end of a tense situation.
According to Islam, the sailors, along with the vessel, were released from captivity at approximately 3 am on Sunday, heralding a moment of relief for their families and the maritime community at large.
As the ship MV Abdullah charts its course towards Dubai, additional insights into the incident are expected to be divulged during a press briefing slated to take place at KSRM’s Agrabad corporate headquarters later today.
The ill-fated journey commenced on March 4 from Maputo port in Mozambique, with a planned destination of Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates by March 19. However, the voyage took a perilous turn when the vessel encountered pirates in the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean around 1:30 pm on March 12.
Notably, MV Abdullah is the latest addition to the fleet of 24 ships operated by the company, underscoring the challenges faced by maritime vessels navigating these volatile waters.
