Malaysian authorities say ship carrying diesel hijacked
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says the ship, Vier Harmoni, has been located in waters off Batam, Indonesia
Tankers in the Strait of Singapore May 22, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said in a statement that the ship, Vier Harmoni, has been located in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.
The MMEA said they have yet to confirm the identity of the hijackers. The ship, which sailed from the Tanjung Pelepas port in Malaysia on Monday, was carrying diesel with an estimated value of 1.57 million ringgit ($392,795).
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