Miro Alibasic News

SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes piracy conclusions of Somalia Conference but disappointed that seafarers not mentioned. SOS SaveOurSeafarers welcomes the London Conference on Somalia which was attended by 55 delegations from Somalia and the international community, and willingly supports its focus on unifying the international community in its coordinated support to Somalia, in the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to Somalia. SOS thanks the UK Prime Minister for urging delegates to “keep up the pressure on pirates”.

Cairo-Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC) announced that the vessel M/T Zirku and its 29 officers and crew held by Somali pirates since March 28 2011 have been safely released and that the ship is now under the control of the Master en route to a safe port. All crew are reported to be safe and well, though tired and hungry after this 75 day ordeal. The families of the officers and crew have been informed and share in the company’s relief and happiness over their release. On arrival at the safe port all crew will receive medical checks and treatment if necessary. After debriefing and processing the crew will be sent home by air carrier. “We are absolutely delighted with this result.