UKMTO was aware of an incident in the vicinity of 24°01’N 058°50’E approximately 28nm North East of Muscat, Oman. Shots fired, incident is over, Vessel and crew are safe.
A MV was attached at 22:45 UTC, on the 30th of June, at Douala Anchorage. A number of individuals, boarded the vessel and abducted some members of the crew. Remaining crew and vessel are now safe and local authorities are investigating the incident.