Press release Oct. 10th, 2011 - 07.20 p.m.

Livorno, October 10th, 2011

In relation to the attack suffered by the M / V Montecristo occurred this morning at 6:40 in position 12 ° 34.67N 061 ° 48.86E about 620 miles east from the coast of Somalia, the Dalmare SpA announces that there are 23 people on board of which 7 are Italian, 6 are Ukrainian and 10 are Indian.

The M / V Montecristo which was carrying scrap iron, had departed from Liverpool on September 20 and headed to the port of Phu My in Vietnam via the Suez Canal. At this moment we are not able to establish any contact with the ship.

Dalmare S.p.A. is actively collaborating with all the related Italian and International authorities to respond the emergency. For this reason, and to protect the crew and their families, we cannot release further details regarding this matter.

Emergency - Press release Oct 10th, 2011 - 01.30 p.m.

Livorno, Monday 10th October

On October, the 10th, at 06:44 Italian Time, M/V Montecristo activated the security alarm from its position: 12° 34.67N 061° 48.86E; about 620 miles east from Somali Coast.

The last message received from the Ship Captain indicated that the Vessel has been attacked by a ship with 5 armed people. The Captain has immediately activated the security operating procedure to prevent the attack. The ship’s crew counts 23 persons, from Italy, Ukraine and India.

Dalmare S.p.A. is actively collaborating with all the related Italian and International authorities to respond the emergency. Relatives of crew members are in contact with the shipping company for updates regarding the situation.



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