They now face prosecution for suspected acts ofpiracy.
The individuals werecaptured on 18 January in a joint operation between the European Union Naval Force Somalia (EU NAVFOR)and Japanese forces.
The action freed the crew of an Indian dhow that wasbelieved to have been used as a mother-ship inthe attack.
The five are suspectedof being behind the failed attempt to hijack the 74,695-dwt Nave Atropos(built 2013) south of Salalah in the late hours of 17 January.
“The EU Naval Force crew was able to gather a significantamount of evidence, as it is the EU’s ambition to support a legal finish wherepossible,” said an EU NAVFOR spokesman.
“On that basis, the Republic of the Seychelles has acceptedthe transfer of the suspected pirates with the intention to prosecute them.
“The EU, including through EU NAVFOR, has developed asuccessful partnership with the Republic of Seychelles in the fight againstpiracy.
“The transfer agreement signed in December 2009 has up todate allowed for 47, including today’s five, suspected pirates to betransferred.
“With 33 pirates now prosecuted, the Seychellesplay a leading role in achieving a legal finish against pirates in the region.”
