June 07, 2026
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
From Ras Al Khair, the ship may carry fertiliser to Brazil, South Africa, or Mozambique
“Many of us are worried, but the ship has not been attacked yet. At least we’re alive as of now,” says Captain Shafiqul
“We have been seeing missiles and drones flying across the Dubai sky from the ship, and explosions in the air,” says Captain Shafiqul
