What Crew Members Say About Fauskanger

On February 24, 2011, the merchant vessel 'Fauskanger' (IMO 9387700) faced an alarming situation when it was targeted by a pirate action group (PAG) off the coast of Oman. The audacious pirates attempted to hijack the ship but retreated upon sighting military aircraft soaring above their vessels. The incident unfolded swiftly, with the 'Fauskanger' sending out a distress signal at 9:09 a.m. Remarkably, the hijacking ordeal lasted just under two hours, and fortunately, there were no injuries reported among the crew, nor sustained damage to the ship. After the close call, the vessel continued its journey south along India's western coastline, ultimately steering toward the busy shipping routes of Malacca and Singapore.