Pirates release Greek ship
2009-12-17 20:20
Athens - Somali pirates have released a Greek cargo ship seized over a month ago in the Indian Ocean, without harming the crew, the freighter's operating company said on Thursday.
"MV Delvina, which was hijacked by pirates on November 5, was freed by Somali pirates on Thursday afternoon," Meadway Shipping and Trading Inc said in a statement.
"All of the crew are reported unharmed and are well despite their 43-day ordeal," the company said.
Meadway Inc said the cargo ship was hijacked northeast of the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean. It had been sailing from Ukraine to Mombassa in Kenya.
The company gave no details on the crew, but the European Union's naval mission to the region said it numbers 14 Filipinos and seven Ukrainians.
No details on a ransom were given.
"Meadway Shipping is not able to provide any further information on the release of the vessel," it said.
- SAPA