( CNN ) -- Pirates have hijacked a tanker that sailed under a Saudi flag , authorities said Wednesday . The pirates struck in the Gulf of Aden , a body of water between Somalia and Yemen , the European Union Naval Force said in a statement . The Al Nisr Al Saudi was en route to Jeddah , Saudi Arabia , with a crew of 14 , when pirates hijacked it Monday , the statement said . The ship 's master is Greek ; the crew 's nationality has not been confirmed , but they are believed to be well , the statement said . Authorities believe the ship is near Garacad , Somalia , which the European Union Naval Force described as a `` well-known pirate stronghold . ''
Vessel hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday . The Al Nisr Al Saudi was headed to Saudi Arabia . Ship being held near Somalia , Garacad .