24 Pakistani nationals safe and sound after LPG vessel caught fire off Yemen coast: FO

According to a report by Dawn… The Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday that 24 Pakistani nationals aboard a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker that caught fire off the coast of Yemen were safe and sound and making their way out of Yemeni waters.
The statement came after media outlets reported that the vessel had come under “attack” 10 days ago at a Yemeni port.
In a statement released today, the FO said that the LPG tanker had caught fire off the coast of Yemen on September 17.
“The tanker was carrying a multi-national crew, including 24 Pakistani nationals,” it said.
“On receiving the news about the incident, the concerned Pakistan embassies established contacts with the authorities in Yemen to ensure the well-being of the crew. Efforts were made to set the tanker underway again,” it added.
The FO said that diplomatic missions also maintained contact with the family members of the Pakistani crew and kept them updated about the latest situation.
“Today, the LPG tanker has departed [from the] port and is making [its] way out of Yemeni waters. The entire crew, including Pakistani nationals, on board is safe and sound,” it said. complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1944978/24-pakistani-nationals-safe-and-sound-after-lpg-vessel-caught-fire-off-yemen-coast-fo