MV Irene
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MV Irene |
| Owner: |
 Greece |
| Port of registry: | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Route: | Jordan to India |
| Class overview | |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | bulk carrier |
| Crew: | 22 Filipinos |
The MV Irene is a ship captured by Somali pirates in April 2009.[1] The freighter is Greek-owned, and had at least 20 crew members at the time of the hijacking.[2] It was released on September 14, 2009, after a two million dollar ransom was paid to pirates based in Eyl. [3]
References
- ↑ "New wave of Somali pirate attacks". BBC. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-14.
- ↑ Crilly, Rob (15 April 2009). "Somali pirates defy warning from President Obama to seize more ships". Times Online. Retrieved 15 April 2009.
- ↑ "Somali pirates release Greek ship". BBC News. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2009.
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