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Four crew members of the Arctic Sea are recognized as victims in the criminal case for the vessel hijack

October 29, 2009 the MV Arctic Sea was handed over to the authorized representatives of the Malta authorities as representatives of flag state.

Currently, the Arctic Sea is located in the Maltese port. The captain, the boatswain and two mechanics will soon fly to Arkhangelsk to their home.

Interrogations and other investigative activities with them were conducted when the investigation team of the General Investigative Office of the Investigative Committee of the Prosecutor-General’s Office of the Russian Federation was on board the Arctic Sea. They, like the other 11 crew members were recognized as victims in this criminal case.

Criminal investigation continues.