The demeanor of Somali pirates towards the captive sailors of MV Abdullah, which was hijacked in the Indian Ocean with 23 crew members, has notably improved following advancements in negotiations with the vessel's owners.

After 19 days in captivity, during which negotiations progressed between the pirates and the ship's owners, the pirates have displayed a more amenable attitude. They have permitted the sailors to remain in their cabins and resume work since Wednesday.

Concerns about food shortages have also eased, as the pirates have ceased dividing the sailors' rations and have begun bringing goats and sheep from the coast to provide sustenance. However, the issue of clean water scarcity remains unresolved, with water being rationed for essential use.

Captain Atiq U Khan of a sea-bound commercial ship reported, "The pirates have ceased dividing the food among the sailors. Instead, they are now bringing goats and sheep from the coast, extending the food supply for some more days. However, there is still a water crisis."

Mizanur Islam, Media Advisor for Kabir Group, stated, "All sailors of the MV Abdullah are in good health, and negotiations with the pirates are progressing positively. Our aim is to repatriate the captive sailors before Eid."

Preparations for the sailors' release are underway, with plans for their return to the country by air. Additionally, a new crew of 23 individuals will be assigned to the coal-laden ship to transport it from Somalia to Dubai.

SR Shipping sources disclosed that MV Abdullah, carrying approximately 55,000 tons of coal, began its journey from the port of Maputo in Mozambique on March 4. It was slated to arrive at the Hamriyah port in the UAE on March 19 but was hijacked by pirates in the Indian Ocean on March 12.