22 minutes agoPirates hijack a German ship
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Three Russians are among the five crew members of a cargo ship, which was abducted by pirates on the coast of Cameroon, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. On 16 August, German shipping company MC-Schiffahrt said pirates attacked a ship on board in Douala, Cameroon. German company [...]
On 16 August, German shipping company MC-Schiffahrt said pirates attacked a ship on board in Douala, Cameroon.
The German company announced it has set up an emergency team and is working “with all relevant authorities” in order to free crew members.
Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry said they are working with authorities in Cameroon and with ship owners “to facilitate the release of Russian citizens”.
The nationality of two other members of the laden ship's crew has not been made public.
Shipwrecks from pirates seeking monetary compensation are common on the coast of West Africa.
