Pirates seize Malaysian tanker off Somalia’s coast

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Armed pirates seized a Malaysian palm oil tanker with 39 crew off the coast of Somalia


An international terrorism task force dispatched a warship to intercept the tanker, which was heading toward Somalia territorial waters, he said.

“We have had no communication with the vessel so far. The distress call was relayed through another ship but the tanker has been confirmed seized by pirates,” Choong said.

Once the ship enters Somali waters, Choong said pirates were likely to demand ransom for the release of the vessel and the crew, he said.

AP