Tag: Release

  • Talks Underway

    The managers of the hijacked chemical tanker “MV Fairchem Bogey” have begun talks with the negotiator appointed by the Somali pirates to seek the early release of the ship and […]

  • Family Deal

    Pirates have spoken of a deal being reached for the release of the Danish yachting family. Sources close to the pirates confirmed that they had reached a ransom deal with […]

  • Stock Rotation

    According to media reports the Greek bulk carrier “MV Dover” could soon be released from pirate control. The vessel was hijacked off Oman in February, with 23 crew onboard. If […]

  • Jubba Joy

    The hijacked UAE-owned and flagged oil tanker “MV Jubba XX” was released by pirates off the Yemeni coast on Wednesday without any ransom payment or according to local press, “giving […]

  • Into Trouble

    The recently freed vessel “MV Suez”, reportedly ran into trouble again after being released by Somali pirates less than 48 hours ago. Crew members reportedly sent a message stating they […]

  • Release Confirmed

    The reports about the release of the “MV Suez” appear to have been correct. The vessel with its 22 crew, held captive by Somali pirates for over 10 months, has […]

  • Pay Day

    The tanker “MT Zirku” has been released after the payment of a ransom. Pirates claimed a record amount ($12 Million) was been paid to free the vessel which has 29 crew […]

  • MV Renuar Released

    According to a EU Navfor press release issued yesterday, on the 23rd April the bulk carrier MV Renuar was released from pirate control after 133 days in captivity. The Liberian owned, […]

  • Record Ransom

    The release of the VLCC “Irene SL” from Somali pirates after two months ago has come at a rather high cost. According to press reports the pirates freed the 319,000-dwt […]

  • Death Threat

    Somali pirates have threatened to kill four Pakistani hostages onboard “MV Suez” if a $20 million ransom is not paid by March 15. “Efforts for the early release of Pakistanis […]