Mukalla (Port)
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Port reopened
Saudi Arabia has reopened some ports in Yemen a week after the Saudi-led military coalition battling the Houthi movement there announced a temporary closure of all Yemeni ports to staunch the tide of arms being sent to Houthi rebels from Iran. The country’s mission to the United Nations (UN) said on Monday that the seaports of Aden, Mokha and Mukalla would resume normal activity within 24 hours, alongside Aden and Seyoun airports. However, rebel-controlled, major ports and airports, where most of the country’s aid moves through, will stay closed until Riyadh (the Saudi capital) has sought advice from UN experts on how to prevent the smuggling in of weapons.
Somali pirates hijack Indian cargo ship with 11 crew members on board
An Indian cargo ship has been hijacked by Somali pirates with 11 crew members on board when it was on its way from Dubai to Yemen's Al Mukala port. The incident happened on Saturday evening, April 1, and it has been reported that the Somali pirates were armed and were responsible for the hijack. An Indian cargo ship Al Kaushar was hijacked by Somali pirates with 11 crew members onboard when it was on its way from Dubai to Yemen’s Al Mukala port. The incident happened on Saturday evening, April 1, and it has been reported that the Somali pirates were armed and were responsible for the hijack. As per the reports, the captain of the hijacked ship informed the authorities in Dubai about the incident. It has also been reported that the Ministry of External Affairs has also been notified about the hijacking of the Indian ship. All 11 crew members on the ship belong to Mandavi in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The other naval authorities have also been alarmed about the hijacking. Action will soon be taken to rescue the Indian crew members onboard the ship, Times Now reported. Pirate attacks on cargo ships are quite a menace and it is very difficult to track activities of miscreants who ransack duty ships on international waters.
Port of Mukalla ready for full operation
According to officials, the port of Mukalla is completely ready to operate as normal. A ship from Oman arrived on Thursday night carrying 9361 tonnes of bulk subsidiary cement, and a ship carrying fuel is scheduled to arrive in the next two days.
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