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The Bolivian government announced on April 3 that the 'Eglantine' has been successfully liberated and is now en route to Iran with its valuable cargo of sugar. The vessel, carrying a crew of 23, was seized by Somali pirates near Hoarafushi island in the Maldives, marking the first instance of piracy in this region. According to the Bolivian International Ship Registry office, the ship was on a secure path to port to offload its Brazilian sugar shipment. Prior to the rescue, Maldivian and Indian naval forces were monitoring the vessel but did not engage. The alarm regarding the hijacking was raised through the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, which operates actively within Maldivian waters.

In a surprising turn of events, Somali pirates have liberated the Iranian bulk carrier, MV Eglantine, after holding it for only a week. A British naval official stationed in Dubai confirmed the release on April 2. The vessel, registered under the Bolivian flag, was captured on March 26 off the south-western coast of India, with a crew of 23 on board. This swift resolution highlights the ongoing challenges of maritime security in the region.

In a recent development, the Maldives has officially called off its rescue mission for the hijacked vessel 'Eglantine.' Initially taken over by pirates on March 26 in the Indian Ocean, the ship has since drifted beyond the country's territorial limits, complicating recovery efforts. The Maldivian coast guard had been monitoring the situation closely but made the difficult decision to abandon the operation when it became clear that the 'Eglantine' was moving away from Maldivian waters.