India Raises with Somalia Issue of Hijacking of Vessels with Indian Sailors

Two ships hijacked near Yemen, Somalia; 22 Indian seafarers reported safe

The Indian crew members, 16 aboard MT Sibu and six aboard M/V Lutuf, are reportedly unharmed, according to the MEA and the Indian High Commission in Kenya.

India raises with Somalia issue of hijacking of vessels with Indian sailors

India on Friday said it has raised with Somalian authorities the issue of the hijacking of two commercial vessels with 22 Indian sailors onboard. In a post on X, the Indian

India says 22 nationals safe after pirate attacks near Yemen and Somalia

Indian officials indicated on Friday that all 22 Indian nationals who were on board the two commercial ships that were seized in separate incidents in both Yemen and Somalia are safe, as authorities engaged locals to keep an eye on developments. The MT Sibu 1, a tanker carrying oil products and being manned by a crew of 20 including 16 Indians was attacked by armed pirates on Aug. 20 in the Gulf of Aden, which is 30 nautical miles away from the …

India raises concern over hijacking of two vessels carrying Indian sailors – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on August 22, 2026 2:58 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter India has raised with Somalian authorities the issue of the hijacking of two foreign-flagged commercial vessels with 22 Indian sailors on board. The vessels, carrying 16 Indian seafarers on board MT Sibu and six Indian seafarers on board MV Lutuf, were hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia. In a social media post, the Indian High Commission in …

India Rescues 22 Sailors Hijacked Near Somalia

India’s mission in Nairobi has issued a fresh update on 22 seafarers after two vessels were reportedly hijacked near Somalia’s coast.

22 Indian Sailors Safe After Ships Hijacked Off Somalia

New Delhi: All 22 Indian sailors aboard two commercial vessels recently hijacked off the Somalia coast and in the Gulf of Aden are reported to be safe, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The MT Sibu had 16 Indian sailors, while the MV Lutuf had six. The Indian Embassy in Kenya is in contact with Somali authorities regarding their safety. The MV Lutuf was hijacked off Puntland on August 17 by armed pirates, while the MT Sibu was seized in the…