A UAE-owned ship hijacked 11 months ago is believed to have sunk a day after pirates fled with a ransom.
In a further twist involving the 7,561-dwt Rak Afrikana, one of the original crew of 26 is understood to have died some time ago while it is unclear if his body has been retrieved.
An Italian warship rushed to the aid of 25 live crew members of the 1981-built general cargoship on Wednesday afternoon after the master sent out a distress signal saying it was taking on water, a well-informed source told TradeWinds.
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