Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt moves to free crew after tanker hijacked near Somalia
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday it is closely following the hijacking of the oil tanker M/T Eureka, which was seized in Yemeni territorial waters and taken toward the coast of Somalia near the Puntland region.
In a statement, the ministry said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty instructed the Egyptian embassy in Mogadishu to monitor the situation of the eight Egyptian crew members on board. The embassy was directed to provide all possible support and work toward securing their swift release.
The ministry added that Egypt is in high‑level contact with Somali authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Egyptian sailors.