04-08-2009 - Maersk Alabama taken over by Pirates - Jacksonville Florida Maritime Lawyers
NAIROBI, Kenya - Pentagon officials said Wednesday that the American crew of a U.S.-flagged cargo ship had retaken control from Somali pirates who hijacked the vessel far off the Horn of Africa.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because information was still preliminary. But they said the hijacked crew had apparently contacted the private company that operates the ship.
NBC News reported that none of the American citizens were injured.
For updates see this article. The Captain is apparently still being held hostage. See this on why US commandos not likely to lauch raid.
