US Marines overpowered nine pirates who had captured the Magellan Star (left)
“US Marines have boarded and seized a vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, navy officials say.
Continue reading the main storyA group of 24 marines swooped on the German-owned M/V Magellan Star and took control of the ship from nine pirates who had captured it on Wednesday.
There were no casualties during the pre-dawn raid, the US Fifth Fleet said.
Control of the vessel has been returned to the crew, who were unhurt after they managed to seal themselves in a safe compartment when the pirates struck.