GODKID98:
So pirates re still out there??........kudos 2 d Nigerian Navy!

na today..pirates full ground scatter na...

Spells:
Nigerian navy... Be careful of what u rush to rescue.. I still don't believe that the British are incapable of rescuing e'm ship e'm self... I smell fried fish.. Well. IDGAF

The crew onboard are not from Britain neither the ship a warship to defend herself from attack... but it's flag of registry is Britain (A British flagged vessel) so they are civilians just like us

fashrola:
Our vessel could have been a victim of this deadly pirate we were transiting to Usan from Onne port on Wednesday 17th. At about 1425hours just about 25minuites after we break convoy with the escort security vessels, our chief officer heard over the VHF of a pirates attack and the message was that at least 9persons has boarded a vessel and the crew of the vessel are rushing to the Citadel that they require immediate assistance. The vessel coordinate was given as which was about 11 Nautical Miles from us. The Chief Officer immediately alerted the Captain and he rushed to the bridge to take command. On arrival at the bridge while receiving the briefing from the Chief Officer he heard the message again and it was faint so he couldn't make out most of the traffic. 

Then another vessel ahead of us tried to re broadcast the message and was seeking for help from another field for intervention. At this time we confirmed it was not a drill. An internal alarm was raised for a real pirate situation and call for the engines to be increased to 1000RPM. 

We tried to contact all the security lines but was not going. We also altered our course towards Shell offshore terminal for possible security cover. Now as we were taking all these actions we sighted a fast boat moving from the direction of a drifting cargo ship towards the supply vessel that was trying to seek support for the distress vessel. We also saw another Supply Vessel close to the coordinate that was earlier given.
 
Now all our focus was on the distant supply boat close to the coordinate until we saw the Speed boat close by, so we got even more worried and everyone was ready to head for our Citadel. After all other efforts to contact security failed we had to result to use of VHF. Luckily we succeeded in talking with the Security/Radar man on Usan FPSO. But the Coordinates was wrong, we started hearing the pirates talking in their local dialect (Ijaw) as to the success so far then we noticed that it was the Cargo ship that was under attack and they were having trouble gaining access based on their discussion on the small radio possibly hand held VHF. For over 2hours we were hearing the pirates talking on Radio because we were turning through and made an arc of less than 6NM from them as we slowly alter towards our destination.

We also receive few messages on the Inmarsat EGC from France confirming the incident and advising vessels within the vicinity to be careful and also the actions they have taking so far and‎ the incident happened at Lat. 03 54N Long. 007 09E


Well I dunno how fast the Nigerian Navy rescued the hijacked vessel though but if it's true then kudos to them because I'm still recovering from the shock that we almost ran into them because those dudes are deadly
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Vectis Osprey is a general cargo ship not a merchant tanker and she left Onne port not Bonny Terminal and was making headway to Doula, Nigerian Journalist sha

every reader wants a short story

kenonze:
Some stories gets me thinking.
How on earth could a large vessel as large as 4storey building be stolen /hijacked?

just go and get the movie Captain Phillips. You ll understand.

fashrola:


The crew onboard are not from Britain neither the ship a warship to defend herself from attack... but it's flag of registry is Britain (A British flagged vessel) so they are civilians just like us

how do u think most cases of a sudden new virus outburst happens. I presume u're smart n u know the rest.

fashrola:


The crew onboard are not from Britain neither the ship a warship to defend herself from attack... but it's flag of registry is Britain (A British flagged vessel) so they are civilians just like us

Yes u're very correct, u knw much about shipping. We just don't knw when Merchant Navy would be recognized in Nigeria

The Mike November Coastal Guard bill is what we are asking for..

Proudly Merchant Navy

Generalyemi:



every reader wants a short story

If you can't read my full story you can still move on to other comments on the thread though

lakesidepapa:


Yes u're very correct, u knw much about shipping. We just don't knw when Merchant Navy would be recognized in Nigeria

The Mike November Coastal Guard bill is what we are asking for..

Proudly Merchant Navy

Well it's left for Foxtroit Golf to do something about it.... I hope NIMASA and November November can do something about it cos it will be a welcome development to the maritime sector

kenonze:
Some stories gets me thinking.
How on earth could a large vessel as large as 4storey building be stolen /hijacked?

Keep thinking .. Smh

sucess001:


just go and get the movie Captain Phillips. You ll understand.

No mind dat girl .. If nah to do make up she no go think

Hello Fash, pls can you aSsist me get my 1 year cadetship on board a vessel as an engine cadet?

fashrola:
Our vessel could have been a victim of this deadly pirate we were transiting to Usan from Onne port on Wednesday 17th. At about 1425hours just about 25minuites after we break convoy with the escort security vessels, our chief officer heard over the VHF of a pirates attack and the message was that at least 9persons has boarded a vessel and the crew of the vessel are rushing to the Citadel that they require immediate assistance. The vessel coordinate was given as which was about 11 Nautical Miles from us. The Chief Officer immediately alerted the Captain and he rushed to the bridge to take command. On arrival at the bridge while receiving the briefing from the Chief Officer he heard the message again and it was faint so he couldn't make out most of the traffic. 

Then another vessel ahead of us tried to re broadcast the message and was seeking for help from another field for intervention. At this time we confirmed it was not a drill. An internal alarm was raised for a real pirate situation and call for the engines to be increased to 1000RPM. 

We tried to contact all the security lines but was not going. We also altered our course towards Shell offshore terminal for possible security cover. Now as we were taking all these actions we sighted a fast boat moving from the direction of a drifting cargo ship towards the supply vessel that was trying to seek support for the distress vessel. We also saw another Supply Vessel close to the coordinate that was earlier given.
 
Now all our focus was on the distant supply boat close to the coordinate until we saw the Speed boat close by, so we got even more worried and everyone was ready to head for our Citadel. After all other efforts to contact security failed we had to result to use of VHF. Luckily we succeeded in talking with the Security/Radar man on Usan FPSO. But the Coordinates was wrong, we started hearing the pirates talking in their local dialect (Ijaw) as to the success so far then we noticed that it was the Cargo ship that was under attack and they were having trouble gaining access based on their discussion on the small radio possibly hand held VHF. For over 2hours we were hearing the pirates talking on Radio because we were turning through and made an arc of less than 6NM from them as we slowly alter towards our destination.

We also receive few messages on the Inmarsat EGC from France confirming the incident and advising vessels within the vicinity to be careful and also the actions they have taking so far and‎ the incident happened at Lat. 03 54N Long. 007 09E


Well I dunno how fast the Nigerian Navy rescued the hijacked vessel though but if it's true then kudos to them because I'm still recovering from the shock that we almost ran into them because those dudes are deadly
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Vectis Osprey is a general cargo ship not a merchant tanker and she left Onne port not Bonny Terminal and was making headway to Doula, Nigerian Journalist sha

My lecturer and mentor was kidnapped and ransom was paid for his release by the family.

Police now went on air saying they successfully rescued the man and no ransom was paid.

There and then i understood the shambolic lies of the mainstream media.

fashrola:


If u've watched Captain Philip then the largest ship in the world can be hijacked even in the roughest sea

God is your keeper. This guys are dangerous.

kenonze:
Some stories gets me thinking.
How on earth could a large vessel as large as 4storey building be stolen /hijacked?

Its diverted to an unknown destination with evry crew member eitjer killed or held hostage

havocypie:

Hello Fash, pls can you aSsist me get my 1 year cadetship on board a vessel as an engine cadet?

I can't promise you what I can't do.... There are lot of maritime companies in rivers state you can apply for your cadetship programme, search online and visit their office and also visit NIMASA office and submit your name and you may included in their list they usually send to companies to absorb cadets in their organisation

That Niger Delta is a hotbed of criminality....... and some people wonder why the ports there aren't thriving.

fashrola:


Well it's left for Foxtroit Golf to do something about it.... I hope NIMASA and November November can do something about it cos it will be a welcome development to the maritime sector

The Bill has been in the file of the Foxtrot Golf for a very long time, like 7yrs ago nw. The bill will also favor the NIMASA but they don't have the power over it. It can only be done in the floor of the house of representatives in Abuja.

Mike November need to be recognized,armed and fight against theft of merchant ship on our water way and territory, November November is only meant to deal with attack and threat through water from other countries. That's how it been done in developed countries.
Our leaders are not encouraging at all..

adoks:


Its diverted to an unknown destination with evry crew member eitjer killed or held hostage

How can a vessel as big as 4storey building be missing inside sea. With aid of helicopter or satellite, it wont be a problem to locate

lakesidepapa:


The Bill has been in the file of the Foxtrot Golf for a very long time, like 7yrs ago nw. The bill will also favor the NIMASA but they don't have the power over it. It can only be done in the floor of the house of representatives in Abuja.

Mike November need to be recognized,armed and fight against theft of merchant ship on our water way and territory, November November is only meant to deal with attack and threat through water from other countries. That's how it been done in developed countries.
Our leaders are not encouraging at all..

I guess November November are the ones suppressing the file because some oga at the top knows how much they are getting in bunkering their patrol boats in the coastal lines hence Mike November might not come into reality for now.. till when we are ready for such then the National assembly will work on it

kenonze:
Some stories gets me thinking.
How on earth could a large vessel as large as 4storey building be stolen /hijacked?

Vessels have been stolen severally in Somalia. So if it happens like that in Nigeria I will not doubt it.

fashrola:


If you can't read my full story you can still move on to other comments on the thread though

don't be mad.. Jesus loves u

It's simple and relatively easy actually. This vessels sit lower on water when they are fully loaded. They move at a maximum speed of 17.5 knots (about 32 km/h) at this stage.

Pirates approach with a smaller craft, hook their ladder on the vessel, get on board and take control.

Go see Captain Philips. Nice movie. You'll thank me later...lol

Simple. You turn off the AIS (automatic identification system).

fashrola:
Our vessel could have been a victim of this deadly pirate attack we were transiting to Usan from Onne port on Wednesday 17th. At about 1425hours just about 25minuites after we break convoy with the escort security vessels, our chief officer heard over the VHF of a pirates attack and the message was that at least 9persons has boarded a vessel and the crew of the vessel are rushing to the Citadel that they require immediate assistance. The vessel coordinate was given as which was about 11 Nautical Miles from us. The Chief Officer immediately alerted the Captain and he rushed to the bridge to take command. On arrival at the bridge while receiving the briefing from the Chief Officer he heard the message again and it was faint so he couldn't make out most of the traffic. 

Then another vessel ahead of us tried to re broadcast the message and was seeking for help from another field for intervention. At this time we confirmed it was not a drill. An internal alarm was raised for a real pirate situation and call for the engines to be increased to 1000RPM. 

We tried to contact all the security lines but was not going. We also altered our course towards Shell offshore terminal for possible security cover. Now as we were taking all these actions we sighted a fast boat moving from the direction of a drifting cargo ship towards the supply vessel that was trying to seek support for the distress vessel. We also saw another Supply Vessel close to the coordinate that was earlier given.
 
Now all our focus was on the distant supply boat close to the coordinate until we saw the Speed boat close by, so we got even more worried and everyone was ready to head for our Citadel. After all other efforts to contact security failed we had to result to use of VHF. Luckily we succeeded in talking with the Security/Radar man on Usan FPSO. But the Coordinates was wrong, we started hearing the pirates talking in their local dialect (Ijaw) as to the success so far then we noticed that it was the Cargo ship that was under attack and they were having trouble gaining access based on their discussion on the small radio possibly hand held VHF. For over 2hours we were hearing the pirates talking on Radio because we were turning through and made an arc of less than 6NM from them as we slowly alter towards our destination.

We also receive few messages on the Inmarsat EGC from France confirming the incident and advising vessels within the vicinity to be careful and also the actions they have taking so far and‎ the incident happened at Lat. 03 54N Long. 007 09E


Well I dunno how fast the Nigerian Navy rescued the hijacked vessel though but if it's true then kudos to them because I'm still recovering from the shock that we almost ran into them because those dudes are deadly
‎
Vectis Osprey is a general cargo ship not a merchant tanker and she left Onne port not Bonny Terminal and was making headway to Doula, Nigerian Journalist sha

God will always protect you guys in the sea

fashrola:


If u've watched Captain Philip then the largest ship in the world can be hijacked even in the roughest sea

yea...those somalia pirates are bad o

kenonze:
Some stories gets me thinking.
How on earth could a large vessel as large as 4storey building be stolen /hijacked?

Go watch that movie by Tom Hanks so u know how its done-"Captain Philips"

Etizz:


dat area is whiskey papa tango..... only for mariners.

air language too

shaqhead:
Go watch that movie by Tom Hanks so u know how its done-"Captain Philips"

and Captain Philips almost got killed

Izonpikin:
na today..pirates full ground scatter na...

Haa!!,i tink xae dem dan folo d past century go ni o!

GODKID98:


Haa!!,i tink xae dem dan folo d past century go ni o!

taaa....my parents have long stopped going to the village because of pirate operations..my problem is the government only acts when it involves oil and cargos but when it involves the safety of human lives they dont give a shiitttt...that is the nigerian government for you...