Greek shipping company Latsco Marine Management confirmed a “security incident” on board its managed vessel, Hellas Aphrodite (IMO: 9722766).
The Malta-flagged 49,992-dwt product tanker, built in 2016, was transiting from Sikka,
Greek shipping company Latsco Marine Management confirmed a “security incident” on board its managed vessel, Hellas Aphrodite (IMO: 9722766).
The Malta-flagged 49,992-dwt product tanker, built in 2016, was transiting from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa (approximately 550 nautical miles off coast of Somalia) when the incident occurred.
The tanker, which was carrying a cargo of gasoline, was en route from India to South Africa when a “security incident” took place southeast of Somalia at approximately 11:48 hours local time on November 6, the firm said.
“All 24 crew are safe and accounted for, and we remain in close contact with them,” it added in a statement.
The firm “has activated its emergency response team, and is coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued safety and welfare of the crew.”
For security reasons, Latsco Marine Management said it will not be providing further information at this time.
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