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Pirates release tanker and crew unharmed off Benin, West Africa
THE 11,999-dwt product tanker Barrett, seized at anchor by pirates at off Benin, West Africa on January 10, was released after six days, reported London's Tanker Operator, which added that the crew was reported to be safe.
There was no information about ransom or terms that effected the release of the ship and crew.
"We are extremely grateful to the many parties that assisted in achieving the successful resolution of this incident. We are focused now on supporting the crew and their families. The crew are safely back in Lagos and were met by senior representatives from Union Maritime and the technical managers," the company said in a statement.
The ship was anchored off Benin, West Africa when communications were lost during the morning of January 10.
A resolution process began, which ultimately led to the release of the vessel and crew and Union Maritime thanked the authorities in Benin, Togo, Nigeria and India.
There was no information about ransom or terms that effected the release of the ship and crew.
"We are extremely grateful to the many parties that assisted in achieving the successful resolution of this incident. We are focused now on supporting the crew and their families. The crew are safely back in Lagos and were met by senior representatives from Union Maritime and the technical managers," the company said in a statement.
The ship was anchored off Benin, West Africa when communications were lost during the morning of January 10.
A resolution process began, which ultimately led to the release of the vessel and crew and Union Maritime thanked the authorities in Benin, Togo, Nigeria and India.
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