Akij-Pearl Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 18, 2026, immigration officials at Paradip Port made a significant discovery when they apprehended a stowaway aboard the 'Akij Pearl,' a vessel headed for Bangladesh. The ship had recently arrived from Djibouti with a cargo of limestone. The individual, identified as 40-year-old Abay Tadess Andnet from Ethiopia, reportedly boarded the vessel during its stop in Djibouti. Upon learning of the stowaway, the ship's captain promptly notified immigration, customs, port authorities, and police. In response to the incident, security measures at Paradip Port were heightened. A collaborative investigation involving officials from the CISF, Coast Guard, marine police, customs, and port authorities was conducted to question the stowaway. Following the completion of all necessary formalities, the 'Akij Pearl' continued its journey to Chittagong later that same day.