Gunmen had stormed the 3,050-dwt Asso Ventuno (built 1998) off Bayelsa state on 23December.
Italy’s foreign ministry said three Italian men,including the captain, were due home on Wednesday. A Ukrainian colleague wasalso released.
No comment was made on whether a ransom was paid.
One of those released, Emiliano Astarita, told his father by telephone thekidnap victims had been treated well in captivity, Italy's Ansa news agencyreported.
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