Somali pirates have seized a South Korean super tanker, one of the largest ships to be taken hostage in the Indian ocean so far. The tanker Samho Dream which is carrying two hundred and sixty thousand tonnes of crude is now believed to be heading for a Somali Port. Somali pirates have also taken into custody twenty-four crews members. The ship was on its way from Iraq to the United States.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, South Korean Navy has ordered its warship to try to intercept the tanker before it reaches the Somali port.