Mumbai, Nov 16: Japan-based Central Marine company,
owner of MT Stolt Valor vessel, which was released from
the clutches of Somalian Pirates, was appreciative of the
government and seafarer's union for their support.
Stolt Valor was released at 0350 hrs, local time, on Sunday. "We will like to thank the Government of India, the maritime authorities concerned and associations, the
seafarer's union and above all the hijacked seafarer's families for being supportive and instilling faith in us," Central Maritime stated in a press release issued here on Sunday.
The vessel was on its way to Mumbai, the company said.
"We are obliged to Fleet Management Ltd, the technical
manager for the vessel, who has given their support and
concern to deal with the crisis in the best possible manner,"
the company said.
MT Stolt Valor was hijacked on September 15 off the
Somalian coast while transiting the Gulf of Aden, bound for
Mumbai.
It had 22 crew members on-board which included 18
Indians, one Russian, two Filipinos and one Bangladeshi.
Bureau Report
First Published: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 00:00