Somalia: North Korea-flagged vessel washed up off Eyl coast

EYL, Somalia, August 8, 2015 (Garowe Online)-North Korean flagged ship ran aground off the coast of Eyl in northern Somalia with 34 crews on board, Garowe Online reports.

Eyl district commissioner Musse Osman told Puntland-based independent station, Radio Garowe that the fishing vessel registered in Yemen washed up in the sight of Puntland marine forces on Friday.

Among the rescued crew members are Indonesian, Vietnamese, Kenyan and Yemeni nationals.

Al Amal is operated by Yemen-based fishing company, Burun Seafood and the crews aboard have been relocated to the state capital, Garowe.

Puntland maritime authorities grant licenses to Yemeni dhows and Korea-flagged ships in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea waters.

In December 2012, impounded North Korean vessel, MV Daesan was captured while dumping cement into Puntland waters.

Many illegal foreign fishing vessels previously came ashore as local fishermen are frustrated with the growing presence of trawlers in the territorial waters. 

GAROWE ONLINE