What Crew Members Say About Joy-Express

In a bold act of piracy, the German-owned cargo ship 'Glory' fell under attack on May 17, 2017, at approximately noon. The incident occurred in the Bight of Bonny, specifically at coordinates 03 59N 006 46E, located about 40 nautical miles southeast of Brass. Armed assailants boarded the vessel, managing to abduct six crew members before making their escape. Despite the harrowing situation, the remaining crew members successfully navigated the ship to Bonny for safety. At the time of the assault, the 'Glory' was on its journey from Rotterdam to Harcourt. The nationalities of those abducted remain undisclosed, raising concerns in maritime circles about piracy in the region.

The vessel JOY EXPRESS, identified by IMO number 9378254, is scheduled to reach the shores of Fernandina Beach, Florida at 1700 hours on May 20, 2010. This arrival signifies another important moment in maritime logistics as the JOY EXPRESS continues its operational journey in North American waters.