'Crew safe' as pirates open talks

Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi-owned oil tanker with 25 crew on board have opened negotiations, the vessel’s operator said today.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2008 - 06:38

Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi-owned oil tanker with 25 crew on board have opened negotiations, the vessel’s operator said today.

Vela International Marine Ltd, the Dubai-based marine company that operates the Sirius Star, said it was working to secure the release of the supertanker and her crew.

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