Callao-Express Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a harrowing incident on April 11, 2020, the container ship 'Callao Express', sailing from Posorja to Balboa, became the target of an armed assault. At approximately 04:35 a.m., six armed thieves boarded the vessel just seven miles from Isla Puna, Ecuador. During the attack, the robbers took two crew members hostage, binding them as they searched for valuables. However, quick thinking by the Master of the 'Callao Express' triggered an immediate response; he raised the alarm, mustered the crew, and alerted the Coastguard. Faced with an organized crew and the possibility of apprehension, the robbers resorted to firing warning shots before abandoning the ship. A subsequent inspection revealed that several containers had been unlawfully accessed, but fortunately, the crew and the ship remained unharmed. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by vessels operating in coastal regions.