Somali pirates release chemical tanker - group

Source: Agencies  |   2009-4-21  |     ONLINE EDITION

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SOMALI pirates have released the chemical tanker Stolt Strength and its 23 crew members seized late last year, a maritime group said today.

The East African Seafarers' Assistance Programme said the Filipino crew were en route to India. It was not known whether a ransom was paid.


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