Maersk Cannot Confirm Status of Hijacked Ship

[tekisui]

Source: Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maersk Line President John Reinhart was unable to confirm on Wednesday that the hijacked Maersk Alabama container ship off the Somali coast was back under control of the U.S. crew.

"A lot of speculation is going on. I believe it is premature to comment on that," he told journalists on a conference call.

He said at about 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) he received a cell phone call from the crew saying they were all safe.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE5375WV20090408

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My question: Where's the Navy?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. "Where's the Navy?"

About 300 statute miles north and steaming in their direction.

[tekisui]

2. Good.

I haven't been able to follow this all morning. I was hoping the Navy would get there soon, and put an end to this situation.

[jobycom]

3. Forget the Navy, where's Jason Patric?

[cali]

4. yeah, but the Pentagon has confirmed that the

sailors have taken back the ship, and the families of both the captain and second in command have confirmed that they've spoken to their family members and that the ship is back under control of the crew.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gB7YMEDuCwwY9ncDOtPAkEI4-H2wD97EDQ3O0

[maddezmom]

5. MSNBC just reported the pirates are holding the captain

and negotiations are under way for his return.

[tekisui]

6. Did they say whether the captain is being held on the ship

or on one of the pirate's boats?