Pantelena found

According to the information, today the Panama-flagged Pantelena (IMO:9321469), disappeared from the radar screen, were found and sent into Owendo, Gabon. All members of crew, including Georgians and two Russians, are in good health. They are out of danger.

It should  be  reminded that  on August 14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia reported that the communication with the  oil-laden tanker was lost  in the Gulf of Guinea. At the  time the last communication from the ship was received in a few kilometres from Gabon. According to the regional naval forces,  the ship's tracking beacons were switched off, definitely pointing to the pirate hijacking.

Today a reliable source  of  the Seafarers' Union of Russia has reported an updated information, particularly   tanker Pantelena already  has been berthed  in the  port of Gabon. The source didn't prefer to open the information what happened  on the shipboard. The most important is that the crew in safety.  It is still unknown whether the  seafarers continue the voyage or to be repatriated.