26.2.10

Pramoni: EU watches as ransom paid to pirates


An EU warship {Brandenburg class frigate FGS Emden?} watched the chemical tanker Pramoni as a ransom for the release of the vessel and its crew of 24,was delivered by parachute. The vessel has set a course away from the coast.as pirates have left 'after the money has been counted' All the crew are safe.

The ship, managed by Platou Finance in Oslo was seized in the Gulf of Aden while en route to India. The DH fully stainless steel ’Pramoni’ (19,990dwt-built 2008) was acquired by Platou K/S for 52.75 $m, including 12 years BBC to Berlian Laju at 15,100$/day, with purchase option. Singapore-registered chemical tanker, M.T. PRAMONI, is owned by Singapore-based GBLT Shipmanagement Pte. RS Platou Finance is an independent company within the Platou Group utilising the full potential of having close contact with shipbrokers, ship-owners, ship managers, bankers, lawyers and consultants worldwide. Oslo, Singapore, Aberdeen, London, Houston, Moscow, Lagos, Copenhagen, Shanghai, Istanbul, Geneva and Rio de Janeiro.

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