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MT Honour 25 crew rescued after Somali hijacking
The crew of the Panama-flagged oil tanker MT Honour 25 has been rescued following a hijacking in Somali waters that began on April 22 near Hafun. The vessel was held by pirates for approximately five months.
On September 29, 2026, Puntland security forces conducted an armed operation to rescue the crew. Indonesian officials reported that the release was facilitated through quiet diplomacy and intensive cross-border coordination with the Somali government and the ship's owners. The Indonesian government emphasized that it did not meet any pirate demands, citing international regulations and the risk of encouraging future hijackings.
Four Indonesian crew members, including Captain Ashari Samadikun, were repatriated to Indonesia on October 6, 2026, arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Meanwhile, three Pakistani crew members were flown to Addis Ababa, with plans to depart for Karachi on October 7. The incident resulted in the deaths of five crew members, including three Pakistani nationals, one Indian, and one Myanmar national.
Entities
Arrmanatha Nasir · EUNAVFOR Atalanta · Indonesia · Ishaq Dar · MT Honour 25 · Pakistan Foreign Office · Puntland · Puntland Maritime Police Force
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Meeting pirate demands would violate international regulations. www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The MT Honour 25 crew included nationals from India, Pakistan, and Myanmar in addition to Indonesians. www.beritaharian.sg · mediakampung.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Panama-flagged tanker MT Honour 25 was hijacked on April 22 near Hafun, Somalia. www.beritaharian.sg
- [● 6 SOURCES] Four Indonesian crew members were repatriated to Indonesia on October 6, 2026. en.tempo.co · www.matamata.com · www.beritaharian.sg · mediakampung.com · visual.republika.co.id · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Indonesian government used quiet diplomacy and maintained strict confidentiality to protect the hostages. en.tempo.co · www.viva.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 17 to 18 crew members were held hostage during the hijacking. en.tempo.co · www.beritaharian.sg · www.viva.co.id
- [● 7 SOURCES] Puntland security forces conducted an armed operation on September 29, 2026, to rescue the crew. en.tempo.co · www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com · www.beritaharian.sg · mediakampung.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Indonesia did not meet any demands from the pirates during the rescue efforts. www.matamata.com · www.antaranews.com