The Indian seafarers have been held since the 3,900–dwt ship (built 1991) was seized offTanzania on 28 September, 2010.

Representatives of OMCI Shipmanagement met Kerala’s chief minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday,with the process of finding a solution said to be progressing.

The state government had already taken up the matter with Indian prime ministerManmohan Singh.

Eight of the 15 crew were released along with the ship in 2011 after aransom was paid.

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