Maersk Line this morning released a statement saying the situation has not changed overnight and that they are in contact with the crew of Maersk Alabama. While the captain is unhurt he is still in captivity with the pirates who took him away in an encapsulated life boats. U.S. Navy is on the scene and is working toward the release of the Captain.
This is what Maersk has released this morning.
The current situation involving the Maersk Alabama has remained much the same throughout the night. The ship's crewmembers have been accounted for and are safely aboard the vessel. However, the ship's captain remains in the custody of the pirates, who departed in one of the ship's encapsulated life boats on April 8.
Our main concern remains the safe return of the captain and our latest communications with the ship indicate that he is unharmed. We are working closely with all involved government agencies, particularly the U.S. Navy, which has arrived on the scene and is taking the lead in working toward the captain's release.
We continue to communicate with crewmembers' families on the status of their loved ones. Family members of current Maersk Alabama crewmembers seeking additional information can contact the Maersk Line, Limited Family Assistance Hotline at 1-888-354-5274.
We will continue to provide further updates as they become available.
About Maersk Line, Limited
Maersk Line, Limited is an American company, based in Norfolk, Va., that provides U.S. flag transportation, ship management and technical services to government and commercial customers. As a business within the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, our customers rely on our unparalleled experience, maritime expertise and global intermodal capability. We seek everyday to build greater trust in our maritime and transportation services and to strengthen the partnership with our customers for years to come.
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