EUNAVFOR

EU Naval Force - Somalia
Operation ATALANTA

MV Charelle released

December 3, 2009 - 16:12

This afternoon the Antigua Barbuda flagged MV Charelle was released by pirates after spending nearly 6 months in pirate captivity. The MV Charelle was hijacked by pirates south of Oman the 12 June 2009. The ship has a crew of 10.

MV Charelle is now heading for open water and is being monitored by a EU NAVFOR warship. EU NAVFOR is ready to assist if requested to do so.



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