A tanker full of phosphoric acid — and with apparent ties to Israel — was seized near the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to authorities.
A tanker full of phosphoric acid — and with apparent ties to Israel — was seized near the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to authorities.
No group appears to have claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
London-based Zodiac Maritime, which is listed as an owner of the vessel, Central Park, confirmed the seizure.
“Our priority is the safety of our 22 crew onboard,” Zodiac said in a statement.
“The Turkish-captained vessel has a multinational crew consisting of a crew of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian and Filipino nationals. The vessel is carrying a full cargo of phosphoric acid.
