The German-owned cargo ship Charelle, taken by Somali pirates near Oman in June, has been released, Reuters quoted the EU naval force as saying today. The Antigua Barbuda-flagged ship has a crew of 10, the EU Navfor force added. "This afternoon the Antigua Barbuda flagged MV Charelle was released by pirates after spending nearly six months in pirate captivity," the statement said on its website.