MV Abdullah Set to Return to Bangladesh Waters Following Pirate Ordeal

The Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, recently freed from the clutches of Somali pirates after a harrowing 33-day captivity, is poised to reenter Bangladeshi waters alongside its relieved crew by Tuesday. Making its journey from the UAE to Chittagong, the vessel, carrying 23 sailors and crewmembers, currently sails approximately 750 nautical miles from Kutubdia as of 1 pm on Saturday. With its anticipated arrival in Kutubdia expected by Monday night or the following morning, the vessel’s triumphant return marks the end of a perilous ordeal that began with a pirate attack on March 12. Laden with 56,000 tons of limestone, MV Abdullah’s return underscores the resilience of its crew amidst adversity and the collective efforts to ensure their safe homecoming.