On behalf of the A.P.Moller - Maersk Group, Michel Deleuran, Group Senior Vice President and Maersk Line Head of Network and Product, welcomed the news of Captain Richard Phillips’ rescue and the safe return of the crew of MAERSK ALABAMA.

“We are very pleased that the Master of MAERSK ALABAMA, Captain Richard Phillips, has been rescued. We want to extend deep appreciation to everyone involved and responsible for this very successful outcome,” said Michel Deleuran, Group Senior Vice President and Maersk Line Head of Network and Product.