Pirates and tanker: EUREKA crew released off Yemen coast

The oil tanker M/T EUREKA, seized by pirates off the coast of Yemen in May, has been released. This was reported on September 29 by the Daily Somalia, citing sources.

The vessel was held off the coast of the Karkaar region in Puntland. Before fleeing, nearly 30 armed criminals handed over all 12 crew members to the local community. They included eight Egyptians and four Indians. None of the sailors were injured in the capture.

Before leaving, pirates damaged the ship and set fire to several of its sections. The attackers then left the scene.