July 24, 2026
The vessel is set to pick up four armed guards before passing the Somali coast
The vessel is now within 80 nautical miles of the strait
The MT Ninemia is sailing from Fujairah Port with 100,000 tonnes of oil
The Bangladeshi vessel makes the move in the Gulf of Oman on receiving security alerts
The MT Ninemia is expected to reach Chattogram on May 6, easing the Eastern Refinery crisis
The vessel carries 31 Bangladeshi crew and is set to transport fertiliser to South Africa
The ship is expected to cross the passage tonight
Crew members hope to cross the strait by Thursday night
