Mumbai, January 28: A Cambodian cargo ship, m v Layla S, hijacked by Somalian pirates, could have Indian crew on board, a top maritime authority said here.
“The crew members of the hijacked vessel are said to be a mix of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Somalian and possibly Syrian nationals. However, details are still scanty,” the Directorate-General of Shipping (DGS) said in a statement.
The vessel is believed to be owned by Al-Hufoof, an agency based in either Syria or the United Arab Emirates. The DGS has informed the Coast Guard and the Navy, of the developments.
—PTI