Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters
Key Points:
- Yemen’s coast guard reported that the M/T EUREKA oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Shabwa province by unidentified armed men who took control of the vessel.
- The hijackers steered the tanker towards the Gulf of Aden, heading in the direction of Somali waters.
- Authorities have located the tanker and are actively tracking it to recover the vessel and ensure the safety of its crew.