Piracy – Hijacked Ship Freed by Iranian Commandos

April 4, 2012

Iranian commandos reportedly stormed, released the Bolivian-flagged 63,400 dwt bulk carrier from pirate control

Military sources informed the report that Iranian commandos stormed the Iranian-owned, Bolivian reglistered bulk carrier Eglantine, which is steaming towards the Omani port of Salalah, according to news carried by 'Somalia Report'.

The 12-year old bulk carrier was seized by pirates 305 nm northwest of the Malivian capital Male late last month carrying a cargo of sugar from Brazil. She is owned by Andulena Corp of Tehran, and has a crew of 23, whose condition is presently not known.

Logistics News

Canon USA Launches MS-510 Multi-Purpose Camera for Low-Light Imaging

Canon USA Launches MS-510 Multi-Purpose Camera for Low-Light Imaging

ZIM CEO Eli Glickman Announces Departure

ZIM CEO Eli Glickman Announces Departure

Urals Oil Prices at Russian Ports Rise Amidst Cheaper Freight Costs

Urals Oil Prices at Russian Ports Rise Amidst Cheaper Freight Costs

Jennifer Heiton Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Port of Aberdeen

Jennifer Heiton Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Port of Aberdeen

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Kalshi expands its prediction hub to include more commodities amid high volatility
Gulf stock exchanges rise on optimism about US-Iran Peace Talks
The grid operator, the government and watchdog are all blamed in Spain's Senate investigation of blackouts