Somali pirates have released an Iranian-chartered vessel which was seized off the coast of Yemen in November, Iranian media reported today.
The Delight, which was seized on its way to Iran from Germany carrying 36,000 tonnes of wheat, was freed on Friday night, news agencies said. The reports did not say whether any ransom had been paid.
The Hong Kong-flagged Delight, with 25 crew, was chartered by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, the country's biggest shipping firm.
The news comes a day after a Saudi supertanker was freed for a $3 million ransom. The crew members of the Sirius Starare safe and in good health, ship owner Vela International Ltd. said today in an e-mailed statement.
Agencies