UK-flagged car carrier captured since New Years Day to leave for Oman escorted by British military
SOMALI pirates have released UK-flagged car carrier Asian Glory, which has been in captivity since New Years Day, following payment of a ransom of unspecified amount, according to a statement on the EU Navfor website.
The 25 officers and crew on board, who include 10 Ukrainians, eight Bulgarians, five Indians and two Romanians, are all said to be safe, a separate statement from the Bulgarian foreign ministry added.
According to Lloyds Marine Intelligence Unit, the ship, which is owned by the Israel -based Ofer Brothers Group, was en route to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia from Singapore at the time it was taken.
The 1994-built, 13,363 dwt Asian Glory is expected to leave for Oman under escort from a British military vessel, the Bulgarians added.
Source:lloydslist