Manager of Korean Ship Released After Pirate Detention: "Priority Is to Leave Dangerous Areas"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] Company A, which manages the crew of the B-Ocean vessel that was held hostage by pirates off the coast of West Africa and released after one day, stated on the 25th that it is doing its best to ensure the safety of the crew.

The crew management company A, based in Busan, was reported to be busy assessing the situation and preparing future response plans as news of the B-Ocean vessel's release became known on the same day.

Company A stated that its priority is to ensure the vessel leaves the dangerous area.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on Korean time, at around 7 a.m. on the 24th, the 4,000-ton oil tanker B-Ocean was hijacked by pirates 200 nautical miles south of C?te d'Ivoire near the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. The vessel had 17 crew members on board, including two Koreans, the captain and chief engineer, and 15 foreign crew members.

The vessel was safely released after one day of captivity, and communication resumed around 11:50 a.m. on the 25th, confirming the crew's safety. So far, no injuries among the crew have been reported, but the pirates are known to have somewhat damaged the ship's communication and navigation facilities.

For safety, the vessel is scheduled to return to its original departure point, Abidjan Port in C?te d'Ivoire, around the 27th under the escort of allied forces.

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