Cascade-Spirit Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a harrowing incident on November 7, 2019, the chemical tanker 'Cascade Spirit' faced an armed assault by pirates while navigating 57 miles north-northwest of Sao Tome & Principe. The attack occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. when a skiff approached the vessel and opened fire. Thanks to the quick thinking and decisive actions of the Master and crew, the situation was rapidly brought under control. An alarm was sounded, prompting the crew to increase the ship's speed and implement evasive anti-piracy maneuvers. In a show of defiance, they activated the tanker's fire pump and discharged four parachute rockets into the air. Faced with a determined opposition, the pirates ultimately abandoned their attack and retreated. Although the 'Cascade Spirit' sustained minor damage with bullets striking its accommodation bulkhead, the tanker and its crew emerged unharmed and safe from the distressing encounter.