MV Sinar Kudus in the Pirate Alley

Somalia is located in the eastern-most part of Africa. There has been no full control from the government since the outbreak of Civil War in 1991. The country has become one of the poorest countries in the world. With the combination of the Civil war and the lack of control from the government, some Somali people, especially those living by the coast have found a way to make a living by seizing the the ships passing by the Gulf of Aden. That's why the Gulf of Aden is also called "Pirate Alley"

There have been many ships seized by these Somali Pirates since 1991. One of the ships is MV Sinar Kudus from Indonesia. The ship carrying nickel was passing by the Gulf of Aden when it was suddenly attacked by a group of Somali Pirates. As usual, they demanded ransom from the owner of the ship, PT Samudera Indonesia.  The ship crews were kept in hostage for over a month. Realizing the potential danger that might happen to the crews, PT Samudera Indonesia finally paid the ransom and the pirates set all the crews free. Nevertheless, TNI personnel (Indonesian National Army) killed 4 pirates after the whole process of releasing the crew was over.

Thank God that they are all now back to Indonesia and return to their families. I guess they never imagine that they will be able to see their families during the hostage. I think we should also appreciate the government and PT Samudera Indonesia for their roles in releasing all the crews.

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