Somali pirates hijacked a Dubai-owned vessel in March, media reports said on Monday.Nigeria-bound oil tanker MT Royal Grace that set off from the Sharjah port was hijacked on March 2 by the pirates.
Three Nigerians, one Pak and a Bangladeshi were also among the 22 crew members of the ship.
The families of the Indian crew have appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs to take steps and ensure safe release of the hijacked members.