According to the TV channel, the US army detained the alleged pirates who attacked the Central Park tanker off the coast of Yemen. Fox Newsby quoting sources.
According to sources, five armed men believed to be pirates hijacked the ship but were unable to reach the crew, who locked themselves in a safe room. The militants tried to break the door but failed. They then tried to return to the Yemeni coast with their boats.
“U.S. Navy personnel pursued the subjects, firing warning shots while being pursued by a U.S. warship. A Japanese destroyer assisted the aircraft carrier USS Mason in the intervention. The subjects were detained and are currently being questioned by U.S. military anti-piracy officials, the statement said.
Additionally, a representative for Zodiac Maritime told Fox News that the attack did not harm the crew, tanker or cargo.
previous day reportedIt was reported that an Israeli-linked oil tanker was hijacked off the coast of Yemen. The operator shared his suspicions that pirates may have attacked the ship. The ship’s crew includes citizens of Russia, Vietnam, Bulgaria, India, Georgia and the Philippines. The tanker is carrying phosphoric acid.
Before that, Houthi rebels in Yemen caught Galaxy Leader ship. After a while, the rebels threatened to attack any civilian ships flying the Israeli flag that came within gun range.
Previously in Italy stopped Turkish ship hijacked by pirates.