Second Zodiac-owned vessel hijacked in less than a week

January 5th, 2010

The 1994-built, 13,363 dwt, UK-flagged car carrier Asian Glory has been seized by pirates on Friday 01 Jan 2010, about 600 miles off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden.

Zodiac Maritime latest announcement on Asian Glory:

January 5th, 2010 - 11:00 hrs. Update 4
The Asian Glory was taken by pirates while on passage and 620 miles off the Somali coast. The Asian Glory is currently anchored off the Somali coast.
It has been confirmed that all crew members are safe and unharmed. Our priority remains the quick and safe return of our crew and the ship.


One week earler another vessel of Zodiac Maritime was seized: The 1993-built, UK-flagged, 13,924 dwt, chemical tanker St James Park.

Zodiac Maritime latest announcement on St James Park:

January 5th, 2010 - 11:00 hrs. Update 9
Our priority remains the quick and safe return of our crew and the ship.
The St James Park is safely anchored off the Somali coast. We have spoken to the captain who has confirmed that all the crew are safe and well.


Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd