- Several chemical tankers have been hijacked at gunpoint, and although hostages up to now reportedly have been released seemingly unharmed, we do not know if this will be so in the future. Odfjell is frustrated by the fact that governments and authorities in general seem to take a limited interest in this very serious problem. The efforts that are being made do not seem to put an effective end to what can best be described as ruthless, high level organised crime, continues Storeng.
When sufficient protection is in place or action taken to prevent attacks from pirates in this area, Odfjell SE will resume sailing through the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal.
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For further information please contact: Terje Storeng, President / CEO, ph.: +47 55 27 44 23 or + 47 909 89 658, e-mail: terje.storeng@odfjell.com or Jan Hammer, Chief Operating Officer ph. +47 55 27 46 11 or +47 908 39 719, e-mail: jan.hammer@odfjell.com.