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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Leopard Crew Released by Somali Pirates
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Leopard Crew Released by Somali Pirates

Somali pirates have released six crewmembers from the Danish-flagged MV Leopard after more than two years in captivity.

April 30, 2013
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Pirates Release Tanker After Stealing Cargo
Piracy

Pirates Release Tanker After Stealing Cargo

LONDON–A vessel hijacked last week off the Ivory Coast has been released after the cargo of 5,000 metric tons of fuel oil was stolen, the ship’s

January 22, 2013
Total Views: 9

Sunday, December 23, 2012
Somali Pirates Release Crew of ‘Iceberg 1’
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release Crew of ‘Iceberg 1’

Somali pirates have released 22 hostages held since March 2010 aboard the M/V Iceberg 1, according to a statement by officials in Somali’s

December 23, 2012
Total Views: 162

Monday, December 3, 2012
Somali Pirates Free Four Hostages After 19 Months in Captivity
Piracy

Somali Pirates Free Four Hostages After 19 Months in Captivity

SEOUL (Reuters) – Four South Korean sailors abducted by Somali pirates 19 months ago were released on Saturday, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry

December 3, 2012
Total Views: 5

Sunday, October 21, 2012
M/V Orna Released By Pirates, 6 Crew Still Held
Piracy

M/V Orna Released By Pirates, 6 Crew Still Held

Nearly two years after being hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, the M/V Orna has been released. However, only 13 of its 19 crew members have been

October 21, 2012
Total Views: 42

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Somali Pirates Release M/V Free Goddess – REPORT
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release M/V Free Goddess – REPORT

Somali pirates have released the M/V Free Goddess that has been held hostage since being hijacked in the Arabian Sea back in February, Tradewinds News has

October 11, 2012
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Like Clockwork, Pirates Release Greek Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Like Clockwork, Pirates Release Greek Tanker in Gulf of Guinea

LONDON–The Greek operator of a tanker hijacked over the weekend from the waters around the Ivory Coast said Tuesday that the vessel had been released and

October 9, 2012
Total Views: 5

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected
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Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected

Pirates in west Arfica have released the Energy Centurion tanker hijacked earlier this week. Sources say that the pirates released the vessel and it’s 24

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 15

Monday, June 11, 2012
MT Liquid Velvet Released by Pirates
Piracy

MT Liquid Velvet Released by Pirates

Somali pirates have released the M/T Liquid Velvet and its crew of 21 Filipino nationals after reportedly collecting $4 million in ransom.  The vessel was

June 11, 2012
Total Views: 738

Monday, April 23, 2012
Somali Pirates Release Italian Tanker Enrico Ievoli and Crew
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release Italian Tanker Enrico Ievoli and Crew

Somali pirates have released the Italian chemical tanker M/T Enrico Ievoli and its 18 crewmembers almost four months after being hijacked off the coast of

April 23, 2012
Total Views: 72

Friday, April 13, 2012
Somali Pirates Release M/V Leila and Crew
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release M/V Leila and Crew

Somali pirates have reportedly released the Panamanian-flagged Roll-on/Roll-off, M/V Leila, and 24 crewmembers. The details of the Leila’s release are

April 13, 2012
Total Views: 6

Monday, April 9, 2012
Iranian Navy Frees Ship from Somali Pirates [UPDATE]
Piracy

Iranian Navy Frees Ship from Somali Pirates [UPDATE]

Iran’s Navy has once again flexed its muscles in the fight against piracy, reportedly freeing a Chinese cargo ship and its 28 crew hijacked last week in

April 9, 2012
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Iranian-Owned Bulker Freed from Pirate Control after Iran’s Navy Launches Raid [UPDATE]
Piracy

Iranian-Owned Bulker Freed from Pirate Control after Iran’s Navy Launches Raid [UPDATE]

Both Somalia Report and the Tehran Times are reporting that the M/V Eglantine, a Bolivian-flagged and Iranian-owned bulk carrier hijacked by Somali pirates

April 3, 2012
Total Views: 15

Friday, January 13, 2012
Somali Pirates Release Chemical Tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY [REPORT]
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release Chemical Tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY [REPORT]

The chemical tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY has been released by Somali pirates just five months after it was hijacked, according to a report by the Somalia Report.

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 218

Sunday, January 8, 2012
Somali Pirates Release Tanker – MV OLIB G
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release Tanker – MV OLIB G

Somali pirates have released the Maltese-flagged tanker M/V OLIB G and her crew of 18, according to a report by the Somalia Report. The vessel and her crew,

January 8, 2012
Total Views: 95

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Pirates Release MV Savina Caylyn For Reported $11.5m
Piracy

Pirates Release MV Savina Caylyn For Reported $11.5m

By JD, Somalia Report Somali pirates have just released the Italian-flagged oil tanker MV Savina Caylyn for a ransom of $11.5 million, according to pirate

December 21, 2011
Total Views: 154

Monday, November 28, 2011
New Pirate Tactic: Keep ransom figures quiet | $6 million paid for Rosalia D’Amato
Piracy

New Pirate Tactic: Keep ransom figures quiet | $6 million paid for Rosalia D’Amato

We were happy to hear over the weekend that the Italian cargo ship MV Rosalia D’Amato had been released by Somali pirates with a full and safe crew.  At

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 14

Sunday, November 27, 2011
Italian-Flagged MV Rosalia D’Amato Released by Somali Pirates
Piracy

Italian-Flagged MV Rosalia D’Amato Released by Somali Pirates

The hijacked cargo ship M/V Rosalia D’Amato and her crew of 21 has been released from pirate control according to several sources.  The 74,500 tonne

November 27, 2011
Total Views: 193

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Somali Pirates Release ‘Iceberg 1’ After 19 Months – ***UPDATE*** AP Retracts Story
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release ‘Iceberg 1’ After 19 Months – ***UPDATE*** AP Retracts Story

***UPDATE***  The Associated Press retracted their story on this today, apparently things aren’t what they seem.  We will keep you posted with any

October 25, 2011
Total Views: 62

Friday, October 14, 2011
mt cape bird
Piracy

Tanker Hijacked Off Nigeria Released Along With Crew

AFP is reporting that the tanker hijacked over the weekend off the coast of Nigeria has been released along with the 20 member crew.  The vessel, the Marshall

October 14, 2011
Total Views: 5
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