Twoof the men were slapped with 10 year sentences and a third was sent down forthree years, news wires report.
Furtherpeople suspected of playing a part in the seizing and holding of the 5,400-dwtvessel are still being pursued by authorities.
Governmentforces freed the 1977 built ship just before Christmas after 32 months inpirate hands.
Itwas third time lucky for the crew of 24 as two previous rescue efforts hadflopped.
