Tanker taken by Somali pirates carrying La.-bound Valero oil

(SEOUL) — The hijacked oil tanker being pursued by a South Korean destroyer was schedule to sail to Louisiana, Cable News Network reported. The Samho Dream is carrying an estimated $170 million worth of oil. The cargo is owned by U.S.-based Valero Energy Corp.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff