How many pirates were involved in the Orkim Harmony hijacking?

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Eight pirates were involved in the hijacking of the Orkim Harmony.

The hijacked oil tanker Orkim Harmony was released by eight pirates who had boarded the vessel on June 11 off the Malaysian coast. These pirates reportedly fled the ship in the vessel's rescue boat. The Orkim Harmony is now being escorted by the Malaysian navy to Kuantan Port.
Pirate Activity and Vessel Details

The pirates, armed with pistols and machetes, boarded the 7,300 deadweight tonne Orkim Harmony approximately 30 nautical miles from the Malaysian port of Tanjung Sedili. During the hijacking, the pirates repainted the ship and changed its name to Kim Harmon. The vessel was carrying around 50,000 barrels of RON95 gasoline owned by Petronas.
Crew Status and Injuries

The Orkim Harmony has a crew of 22 individuals, comprising 16 Malaysians, five Indonesians, and one national from Myanmar. During the incident, one crew member sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh.
Pursuit and Regional Context

Following the pirates' escape, three Malaysian navy ships and two aircraft were engaged in a pursuit of the fleeing perpetrators. This hijacking marks the second instance of a tanker seizure by pirates in Southeast Asia within the month, following the earlier hijacking of the Orkim Victory.

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