The Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah, which was released by Somali pirates on April 14, has reached close to Kutubdia anchorage where it is expected to arrive within a couple of hours.
It entered Bangladesh’s maritime area around Saturday noon, said the ship’s owner KSRM group’s media adviser Mizanul Islam. He added now the Ship heading towards Kutubdia anchorage.
It would anchor at the anchorage by this evening, he hoped.
At least two crew members from the ship informed that the vessel would be able to anchor by two hours. All the 23 Bangladeshi sailors and crewmembers would be brought to Chattogram by a lighter ship tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
Meherul Karim said a new batch of crew is preparing to go to Kutubdia by a lighter ship to take charge of the MV Abdullah.
