Reviews & Ratings for the Fouma

In a daring incident that took place on April 9, 2020, the container ship 'Fouma' came under attack by a group of eight armed robbers in two speed boats while navigating near Guaquil, Ecuador, at the coordinates 02°34'03''S, 090°06'40.8''W. The assault occurred around 3:30 a.m. As the situation escalated, the ship's Master promptly raised the alarm and activated the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). Despite their precautions, the robbers fired warning shots and successfully boarded the vessel. Once onboard, they opened a total of 15 containers. In a tense standoff, when the crew attempted to illuminate the robbers with searchlights, the assailants retaliated by firing shots at the ship's bridge. Immediately following the attack, Port Control and the Coast Guard were alerted to the unfolding situation. The robbers managed to steal a portion of the cargo before making their escape. In the aftermath, the Coast Guard conducted a thorough boarding of the 'Fouma' to carry out investigations. Fortunately, the crew members reported no injuries during this harrowing encounter.

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