Photo: M/V Sinar Kudus coutesy EU NAVFOR
According to a report from EU NAVFOR, the bulk cargo carrier the M/V Sinar Kudus was released from pirate control Sunday (May 1) after 46 days in captivity.
The Indonesian flagged and owned M/V Sinar Kudus was on its way to Suez (Egypt) from Singapore when it was attacked on the March 16, 2011. All crew are safe.
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