NIGERIAN pirates have escalated average ransom sums of US$50,000-$100,000 to $2 million for the release of two US hostages, the master and chief engineer of the 3,286 dwt C-Retriever, an offshore supply vessel, according to press reports of statements from rebel group Mend.
The ransom payout is more money than any other West African pirate group has made, said C-Level Maritime Risks founder Michael Frodl, reported Lloyds List. Mend said Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nimsa paid most of the money.
Although the hijacking off Brass, Nigeria ended in the release of US crew, it has meant other Americans operating in the West Africa area are at high risk, added Mr Frodl.
Nimsa and US Department of State have been unavailable to comment on whether a ransom was paid, added the report.
PIRACY
21 November 2013 - 23:41
US$2 million ransom for US crew makes Nigerian pirates ready for more
NIGERIAN pirates have escalated average ransom sums of US$50,000-$100,000 to $2 million for the release of two US hostages, the master and chief engineer of the 3,286 dwt C-Retriever, an offshore supply vessel.
PIRACY
21 November 2013 - 23:41
US$2 million ransom for US crew makes Nigerian pirates ready for more
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