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Pirates Free Greek Owned, MV EAGLE

Published Apr 25, 2011 3:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

 

Somali pirates have released the Cyprus flagged, MV Eagle, and its crew of 24 Filipinos.

The bulk carrier was captured on January 17, about 490 miles southwest of Oman while en route from Jordan to India.

Pirates claim they received a $6 million ransom for the ship’s release.

According to EU NAVFOR pirates are currently holding 24 vessels and an estimated 521 hostages. There may be additional hostages from dhows and smaller vessels as well.