Ship with 19 Filipino crew seized by Somali pirates 05/15/2010

Ship with 19 Filipino crew seized by Somali pirates

05/15/2010 A Greek cargo vessel with 19 Filipino crew members was seized by ransom-seeking Somali pirates off the coast of Oman on May 12, a Philippine embassy report said yesterday. The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned M/V Eleni P was hijacked 250 nautical miles off the coast of Oman, while it was on its way to Kandla, India.  Aside from the Filipinos, two Romanians and an Indian were also on board the ship. “The European Union Naval Force said the crew are safe and they are monitoring the situation,” the embassy said. There are now 66 Filipino seafarers on board six vessels being held captive by Somali pirates: three onboard the M/V St. James Park, one onboard the M/V Iceberg 1, 19 onboard the M/T Samho Dream, three on M/V Tai Yuan 227, 21 on M/V Voc Daisy and 19 on board the M/V Eleni P.  The DFA said it continues to coordinate closely with the local manning agencies for the early and safe release of all these seafarers.... MORE   Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20100515nat2.html

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