Pakistani sailors, held captive aboard the Somali oil tanker Honer 25, have run out of food supplies, medicines, and drinking water, crew members told their families on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The tanker, traveling from Oman to Somalia, was seized by pirates earlier this year.
In phone calls to their families, the sailors described dire conditions, with no access to basic necessities. The families have appealed to the Pakistani government and international organizations for immediate intervention to secure the release of the crew.
As of May 10, 2026, no official statement has been released by Pakistani authorities regarding the situation. The incident highlights ongoing piracy risks in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters.
