The Saudi owners of the supertanker, which was seized by pirates, were negotiating for the safe return of its crew.

The Saudi owners of the supertanker, which was seized by pirates, were negotiating for the safe return of its crew.

A hijacked Saudi-owned supertanker carrying more than $100 million worth of crude oil is approaching Somali waters, according to U.S. Navy officials.

A hijacked Saudi-owned supertanker carrying more than $100 million worth of crude oil is approaching Somali waters, according to U.S. Navy officials.

A hijacked Saudi-owned supertanker carrying more than $100 million worth of crude oil is approaching Somali waters, according to U.S. Navy officials.

The Saudi-owned supertanker loaded with more than $100 million worth of crude oil is the largest ship ever hijacked, according to U.S. Navy officials.

The Saudi-owned supertanker loaded with more than $100 million worth of crude oil is the largest ship ever hijacked, according to U.S. Navy officials.

The Saudi-owned supertanker loaded with more than $100 million worth of crude oil is the largest ship ever hijacked, according to U.S. Navy officials.

Mr. Kavaja was a Yugoslav-born anti-Communist whose hatred for the dictator Tito spurred him to a career of violent subversion and terrorism.

Pirates hijacked a Philippine chemical tanker with 23 crew members near Somalia, bringing the total number of attacks in waters off its year to 83, a maritime official said.