A gang of Somali pirates has left a Japanese chemical tanker they hijacked six weeks ago, freeing its crew and ending a stand-off with US navy ships. The pirates ended their occupation of the vessel just days after demanding a $1m (£500,000) ransom.
Green Marine
about 19 years ago
Somali pirates free Japan tanker
A gang of Somali pirates has left a Japanese chemical tanker they hijacked six weeks ago, freeing its crew and ending a stand-off with US navy ships. The pirates ended their occupation of the vessel just days after demanding a $1m (£500,000) ransom.
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