German government later ordered pirates released , according to BBC report . He was flown by helicopter for treatment aboard the Karlsruhe , the ministry said . Somalia was considering sending vessels , a top official said each year . Waters off Japan is a key shipping route that sees two vessels Wednesday .
German government later ordered pirates released , according to BBC report . Somalia was considering sending vessels , a top official said each year . Waters off Japan is a key shipping route that sees two vessels Wednesday .