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Former Maersk captain mum on attack on ship
The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 12:31:37 EST
Posted : Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 12:31:37 EST
UNDERHILL, Vt. — The former captain of the Maersk Alabama says he has nothing to say about the second pirate attack in seven months on his former ship.
Richard Phillips of Underhill is referring questions about the attack reported Wednesday off the coast of Somalia to the owner of the ship, Maersk Lines Limited.
Phillips was held by pirates for several days in April before being rescued when U.S. Navy sharpshooters killed three of the pirates and arrested a fourth.
Now back home in Underhill, he said recently he is contemplating retiring from his job as a ship captain.
On Wednesday, Phillips declined to comment about the latest incident. He says, "I'm not involved in it this time, so I don't want to speculate on things I don't know."
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