Hijacked Vessel Released, Crewmember Dead

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

According to a report from the Associated Press, the Dutch Defense Ministry said Somali pirates have released a hijacked cargo ship, the Dutch Antilles-flagged MV Marathon. The ministry reported that one of the 19 crew members died of a gun shot wound sustained when pirates seized the ship on May 7. Another crew member was reportedly injured.

(Source: Associated Press)

Categories: Maritime Security

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