Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that it is closely following the hijacking of the oil tanker M/T Eureka, which was carrying eight Egyptian sailors. The vessel was reportedly seized in Yemeni territorial waters and taken toward Somali waters near the Puntland region.

In an official statement, the ministry said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has directed Egypt’s embassy in Mogadishu to monitor the sailors’ condition and provide necessary support. The statement added that Egyptian authorities are coordinating “at the highest level” with Somali officials to ensure the crew’s safety and secure their release as swiftly as possible.

No details were provided about the group behind the hijacking or the circumstances of the incident. The case highlights ongoing security challenges affecting maritime navigation in parts of the Horn of Africa, where piracy and armed groups have repeatedly threatened shipping routes.