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Pirates Release Hijacked Greek Oil Tanker

Published Jul 19, 2011 1:58 PM by The Maritime Executive

Reuters Africa has reported that the Greek oil tanker seized off the Nigerian coast by Somali pirates on July 16 has been released from their control.

The Greek-owned and Liberia-flagged Aegean Star oil tanker was released at approximately 2000 Greek time (1700 GMT) and the Star’s master resumed command, according to the managing company of the ship, Aegean Bunkering Services Inc.

Aegean Bunkering Services also confirmed that all crewman, including the Greek captain and two Greek mechanics are safe and in good health.

To read about the seizure of the vessel, click here.