Transport Malta is currently monitoring the development of maritime security incident and
coordinating with the Armed Forces of Malta in liaison with the European Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta and other government competent entities and their respective international partners.
Earlier today, military assets deployed from EU Operation Atalanta and other regional
Maritime security coordinating centers intercepted the RUEN vessel and established initial
communication. The crew’s health status has been reported as satisfactory. On scene military assets will continue to monitor closely the vessel’s movements, despite adverse weather conditions in the area, as it navigates towards the northeast Somali coast.
