Pirates release Greek vessel near Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The European Union Naval Force said the MV Delvina, a Greek-owned bulk carrier, was released by pirates off the east coast
of Somalia.

The naval force said in a release Friday that pirates seized control of the MV Delvina Nov. 5, taking the ship's 21 crew members prisoner.

The condition of the seven Ukrainian and 14 Filipino crew members following the vessel's release Thursday was not released.

The naval force said the warship Bremen of the European Union Naval Force Somalia is monitoring the MV Delvina until it arrives at its port of destination in order to provide any necessary assistance to the vessel.