Pirates hijack German - owned tanker in Gulf of Aden . The company received a phone call from the ship 's captain which was `` literally around three seconds. The tanker reportedly had a a crew of 13 , according to owners . Naval vessels patrolling the area did not have contact with pirates .
Pirates hijack German - owned tanker in Gulf of Aden . The tanker reportedly had a a crew of 13 , according to owners . Naval vessels patrolling the area did not have contact with pirates .