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The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:57 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family members arrive at Guernica Court to give evidence before Spanish judge Santiago Pedraz November 24, 2009. The crew of the Spanish fishing boat freed by Somali pirates said they had been threatened with being shot during their near two month captivity. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN CRIME LAW)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:03:41 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members arrive at Guernica Court to give evidence before Spanish judge Santiago Pedraz November 24, 2009. The crew of the Spanish fishing boat freed by Somali pirates said they had been threatened with being shot during their near two month captivity. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN CRIME LAW IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Pirates surrender to Portuguese Marines off the coast of Somalia ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:22:44 GMT

(AFP/File) - Pirates surrender to Portuguese Marines off the coast of Somalia earlier this month. Pirates attacked an oil tanker off the coast of west Africa, killing a Ukrainian seaman, the commander of Benin's naval forces has told AFP.(AFP/File/Ho)

Crew members of the Spanish trawler Alakrana embrace, moments ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:35:05 GMT

(AFP/File) - Crew members of the Spanish trawler Alakrana embrace, moments after the boat arrived back to the Seychelles on November 20. A Spanish trawler captain released by Somali pirates said he is haunted by his failure to save a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl held captive for more than six months, a newspaper reported Sunday.(AFP/File)

Crew work aboard the Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in ...

(AP) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:17:50 GMT

(AP) - Crew work aboard the Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a time when ships are increasingly hiring armed security teams to thwart hijackings.(AP Photo)

The Maersk Alabama is pushed into position by a tugboat as the ...

(AP) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:16:54 GMT

(AP) - The Maersk Alabama is pushed into position by a tugboat as the ship docks in Mombasa harbour, Kenya Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Guards aboard the Maersk Alabama used guns and a sound blaster Wednesday to repel the second pirate attack in seven months on the U.S. vessel at a time when ships are increasingly hiring armed security teams to thwart hijackings.(AP Photo/Str)

This photo, released by the German Bundeswehr in March, shows ...

(AFP/HO/File) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:33:32 GMT

(AFP/HO/File) - This photo, released by the German Bundeswehr in March, shows a pirate boat in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia. Pirates have seized a Greek bulk carrier off Yemen, the latest in a spate of hijackings in recent weeks, a Kenyan maritime official has told AFP.(AFP/HO/File)

The Spanish trawler Alakrana slowly pulls into port at Victoria ...

(AFP/File) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:37 GMT

(AFP/File) - The Spanish trawler Alakrana slowly pulls into port at Victoria on November 20. The 16 Spanish crew members of a tuna trawler held for more than a month by Somali pirates arrived in Madrid, the defence ministry said, as the skipper described being beaten during the ordeal.(AFP/File)

Fishermen of the kidnapped fishing boat Alakrana are hugged ...

(AFP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:37 GMT

(AFP) - Fishermen of the kidnapped fishing boat Alakrana are hugged by relatives and friends after their arrival at the Bilbao airport, in the northern Spanish Basque village of Loiu. The 16 Spanish crew members of a tuna trawler held for more than a month by Somali pirates arrived in Madrid on Saturday, the defence ministry said, as the skipper described being beaten during the ordeal.(AFP/Rafa Rivas)

A fisherman from the hijacked fishing boat Alakrana is kissed ...

(AFP) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:37 GMT

(AFP) - A fisherman from the hijacked fishing boat Alakrana is kissed by a woman after his arrival at the Bilbao airport, in the northern Spanish Basque village of Loiu. The 16 Spanish crew members of a tuna trawler held for more than a month by Somali pirates arrived in Madrid on Saturday, the defence ministry said, as the skipper described being beaten during the ordeal.(AFP/Rafa Rivas)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:13:16 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members celebrate upon their arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:13:15 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family members celebrate upon arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty-seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN CONFLICT CRIME LAW POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:07:59 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members celebrate upon their arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty-seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:06:56 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members celebrate upon their arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty-seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:06:53 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members celebrate upon their arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty-seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:03:42 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and their family members celebrate upon their arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty-seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:49:11 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana and family members wave upon arrival at Loiu airport in Bilbao November 21, 2009. The sixteen crew members of Alakrana returned to Spain on Saturday after being held captive by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean for forty seven days. A $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew, according to the pirates. REUTERS/Vincent West (SPAIN POLITICS CRIME LAW CONFLICT)

An undated handout photo provided in October 2009 by the European ...

(AFP/EU NAVFOR/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:12 GMT

(AFP/EU NAVFOR/File) - An undated handout photo provided in October 2009 by the European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) shows the Lynn Rival yacht, belonging to British couple Paul and Rachel Chandler sailing in the Indian Ocean. A British couple held hostage by Somali pirates said in a video telecast Friday that their captors are "losing patience" and could kill them "within a week" if no ransom is paid.(AFP/EU NAVFOR/File)

Crew members of the Spanish trawler Alakrana wave from the deck ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:54 GMT

(AFP) - Crew members of the Spanish trawler Alakrana wave from the deck of the ship, moments after the boat arrived back to the Seychelles. The Spanish trawler Alakrana and its crew of 36 docked safely in the Seychelles, three days after being released by the Somali pirates who captured them six weeks ealier.(AFP/Stringer)

Crew members on board the Spanish trawler Alakranar which has ...

(AFP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:54 GMT

(AFP) - Crew members on board the Spanish trawler Alakranar which has docked safely in the Seychelles, three days after being released by the Somali pirates who captured them six weeks ealier.(AFP/Stringer)

A crew member (2nd R) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana walks ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:55 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (2nd R) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana walks towards the ship with his relatives after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (2nd L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:45:38 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (2nd L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana embraces a relative onboard after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana approaches port Victoria ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:44:34 GMT

(Reuters) - The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana approaches port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:42:17 GMT

(Reuters) - Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, and his daughter Cristina climb onboard as crew members watch them after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:38:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, waves after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Sailors from the Spanish warship Canarias wave at crew members ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:34:48 GMT

(Reuters) - Sailors from the Spanish warship Canarias wave at crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana after escorting them to port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana welcome ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:27 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana welcome relatives and friends onboard after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

The Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana approaches port Victoria ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:23 GMT

The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana greet ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:09 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana greet their replacement crew after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana react ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:28:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana react upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana greet ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:26:58 GMT

(Reuters) - The crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana greet their replacement crew, walking up the ladder, after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:24:49 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana gives a thumbs-up upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana wave ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:22:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana wave upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (R) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:34 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (R) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana embraces a relative upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:18:24 GMT

(Reuters) - Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana, embraces his daughter Cristina as he talks to the media after arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (R) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:16:13 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (R) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana is embraced by a relative upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana wave ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:14:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana wave upon arrival at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:11:50 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (L) of the Spanish tuna fishing boat Alakrana is embraced by a relative upon arriving at port Victoria on the Seychelles island of Mahe November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, which was hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Crew members of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana wave upon ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:19 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana wave upon arriving at port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT CRIME LAW)

A crew member (R) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana is embraced ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:48:08 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (R) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana is embraced by a relative upon arriving at port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT CRIME LAW)

Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41:47 GMT

(Reuters) - Ricardo Blach, skipper of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana, embraces his daughter Cristina as he talks to the media after arriving in Victoria, in the Seychelles November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

Crew members of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana wave upon ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:38:35 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana wave upon arriving in Victoria, in the Seychelles November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CRIME LAW)

A crew member (L) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana is embraced ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:35:22 GMT

(Reuters) - A crew member (L) of the Spanish fishing boat Alakrana is embraced by a relative upon arriving at port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT CRIME LAW)

The Spanish fishing boat Alakrana (R) approaches port Victoria, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:02:42 GMT

(Reuters) - The Spanish fishing boat Alakrana (R) approaches port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, November 20, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. The release of the Alakrana, seized along with its 36 crew in the Indian Ocean on October 2, came soon after news that pirates had captured another ship, a Virgin Islands-owned chemical tanker heading for Mombasa. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT CRIME LAW)

This photo, released by the German Bundeswehr in March 2009, ...

(AFP/HO/File) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:35:41 GMT

(AFP/HO/File) - This photo, released by the German Bundeswehr in March 2009, shows a pirate boat in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia. Somali pirates on Thursday released a Panama-flagged ship seized earlier this month and alleged to be carrying weapons, an organisation monitoring maritime activity in the region reported.(AFP/HO/File)

In this photo released by the Spanish defence ministry Wednesday ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:12 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by the Spanish defence ministry Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009, crew members of the Spanish trawler Alakrana are seen on deck in a photo taken Wednesday Nov. 17, 2009 off Somalia. Spain's conservative opposition called Thursday on the country's intelligence chief to testify over the hijacking of a Spanish trawler by Somali pirates and its release after an alleged ransom payment. The Spanish trawler Alakrana was released Tuesday by pirates who held it and its 36-member crew for 47 days, after a ransom payment of $3.3 million was allegedly made. (AP Photo/Spanish Defense Ministry)

A port security guard talks to a driver by one of the entrances ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:15 GMT

(Reuters) - A port security guard talks to a driver by one of the entrances to port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, where the Spanish tuna boat Alakrana is expected to arrive and anchor sometime Friday morning November 19, 2009.Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A boat sails past with port Victoria in the background, on the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:15 GMT

(Reuters) - A boat sails past with port Victoria in the background, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, where the Spanish tuna boat Alakrana is expected to arrive and anchor sometime Friday morning November 19, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES ENVIRONMENT)

A Port Authority security guard talks to a driver by one of ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:13:50 GMT

(Reuters) - A Port Authority security guard talks to a driver by one of the entrances to port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, where the Spanish tuna boat Alakrana is expected to arrive and anchor sometime Friday morning November 19, 2009.Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT POLITICS CRIME LAW)

A Port Authority security guard closes the gate to one of the ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:47 GMT

(Reuters) - A Port Authority security guard closes the gate to one of the entrances to port Victoria, on the Seychelles island of Mahe, where the Spanish tuna boat Alakrana is expected to arrive sometime Friday morning November 19, 2009. Somali pirates on Tuesday freed the Alakrana, a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked last month, and said a $3.5 million ransom had been paid for the vessel and its crew. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SEYCHELLES CONFLICT POLITICS CRIME LAW)