Families of Pakistani crew members, who were hijacked in the Egyptian cargo ship MV Suez and later released for ransom, told Pakistan Today that all 23 crew members were safely shifted to the Pakistan Navy vessel, PNS Babar, on Sunday afternoon.
However, the captain left the cargo ship to sink because of the bad sea weather and strong winds. In addition, he was disappointed from the Egyptian owner, while fuel was also insufficient. “Authorities of the Oman government sent a tug boat from Salalah Port to tow the Egyptian vessel with crew members.
However, it got destroyed. Fortunately, crew members were shifted safely to PNS Babar,” said Kaashan, brother of 24 year old Muhammad Muzammil, the youngest crew member of the ill-fated cargo ship. According to the earlier plan, crew members had to be taken to Oman. However, they have been moved to PNS Babar, so it is likely that they will be directly taken to Pakistan.
“We all are waiting for their return, as authorities have informed that they will be brought back to Pakistan directly, instead of taking them to Oman,” said Kaashan.
