June 11, 2026
The Bangladeshi vessel makes the move in the Gulf of Oman on receiving security alerts
The vessel carries 31 Bangladeshi crew and is set to transport fertiliser to South Africa
Chief engineer says uncertainty persists but crew is prepared for any situation at sea
Crew members hope to cross the strait by Thursday night
The mariners say they prayed together during Eid for a swift end to the crisis and safe passage from the tense waters
“We have been seeing missiles and drones flying across the Dubai sky from the ship, and explosions in the air,” says Captain Shafiqul
