Voitenko said the Faina's hijackers may be seeking a guarantee that they will not be attacked on shore after releasing the ship. He said a British-based company is conducting the negotiations, but would not reveal its name.
Voitenko said the company through which Alperin owns the Faina is Waterlux AG, based in Panama.
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