SCB expresses satisfaction over MV Abdullah sailor rescue

Chairman of Shippers Council of Bangladesh (SCB) Md Rezaul Karim expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to all concerned for the release of 23 sailors, including the Bangladeshi flag ship MV Abdullah, which was held hostage by the pirates of Somalia.

He said “It is a matter of satisfaction that the release took short time due to the coordinated efforts of the Ministry of Shipping and Foreign Affairs, ship owner, concerned national and international organisations at the strict instruction of the prime minister, Bangladesh,” reads a press release.

SCB Chairman called upon the concerned organisations to increase the safety and security measures on the vessels plying on these dangerous routes.

In order to prevent future piracy, he drew attention to the relevant international organisations to increase the security and surveillance of the affected sea lanes including the coast of Somalia.