Puntland presents the ship that was freed from pirates, SIBU-1 + Photos

Boosaaso (Caasimada Online) – The vessel SIBU 1/SEAMUL has today been delivered to the city of Boosaaso after being rescued days ago from a group of pirates holding it off the coast of Puntland.

Officials from the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) stated that the ship and its crew are currently in good condition, with the Deputy Commander of Operations, Col. Maxamuud Abshir Leewar, providing a report to members of the Puntland Cabinet regarding the status of the vessel.

The report given by the Deputy Commander related to the condition of the crew, the property on board the vessel, and the overall safety of the ship after the forces rescued it from the hands of the pirates.

Col. Leewar also mentioned that at this time there are no vessels being held by pirate groups off the coast of Puntland or within the administration.

The captain of SIBU 1/SEAMUL expressed gratitude to Puntland for the operation that rescued the ship and its crew, praising the efforts of the forces and the success they achieved in the operation.

The Minister of Security of Puntland, Ibraahim Cartan Ismaaciil (Xaaji Bakiin), the Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Shaakir Maxamed Guuleed, and the Deputy Minister of Information, Bille Maxamuud Qabowsade also spoke about the operations against piracy.

The officials stated that Puntland is undertaking efforts to ensure the security and stability of the coasts, sending a strong message to anyone involved in acts of piracy.

They indicated that individuals found involved in acts of piracy and other maritime crimes will be brought to justice and subjected to appropriate legal measures.

Puntland has once again reiterated its commitment to ensuring the security of the coast and continuing operations against piracy and other crimes occurring in its waters.

The PMPF forces are also currently on high alert while these operations are ongoing, to prevent other acts of piracy occurring along the Puntland coast.