Somali pirates on Wednesday released a Hong Kong-flagged ship and its 25 crew seized two months ago, a Kenyan maritime official said.

The MV Great Creation, with 24 Chinese and one Sri Lankan crew, was seized on September 18.

`The pirates released the Great Creation this morning and it is currently sailing to Abu Dhabi,` said Andrew Mwangura of the East African Seafarers Association, which monitors shipping in the region and the activities of Somali pirates.