The Monika: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a significant legal resolution, two German shipping firms, Nimmrich & Prahm and its parent company, have acknowledged their role in illicitly discharging oil into the ocean while attempting to conceal these actions from the Coast Guard. The plea was made in a federal court in Houston on November 2, 2012. As part of the plea deal, the companies are required to pay a total of $1.2 million in criminal penalties, with $200,000 earmarked for the National Marine Sanctuaries Fund. Additionally, as a stipulation during their probation period, their cargo vessels will be prohibited from entering U.S. ports and territorial waters for the next five years. Investigations revealed that the crew of the vessel formerly known as the 'Susan K,' now renamed 'Sonja,' was responsible for the repeated illegal disposal of oily bilge wastewater from at least August 2011 through March 4, 2012, while misleading the Coast Guard about these actions.

On June 16, 2011, the MV Susan K was freed from Somali pirates after being held captive since April. The vessel, manned by a dedicated crew consisting of 10 sailors from Ukraine and the Philippines, has finally been liberated. Reports indicate that the pirates secured a ransom of $5.7 million, which was reportedly paid in Mombasa. Following its release, the Susan K is set to make its next port of call in Djibouti, marking a significant turning point for all involved.

On April 8, 2023, the MV SUSAN K, a General Cargo ship registered under the Antigua & Barbuda flag and owned by a German company, faced a piracy incident close to the coast of Oman. The vessel was targeted approximately 200 nautical miles northeast of Salalah, just 35 nautical miles from the Omani coastline. During the attack, which involved around 10 pirates, the ship was boarded, though specific details surrounding the incident are currently scarce. At the time of the assault, the MV SUSAN K was en route from Mumbai, India, to Port Sudan, Sudan. The crew aboard consists of 10 members, including 4 Ukrainians and 6 Filipinos. No further updates have been provided regarding the status of the crew following the attack.

On April 8, 2023, the General Cargo ship MV SUSAN K was the target of a piracy attack, occurring approximately 200 nautical miles northeast of Salalah, Oman, and just 35 nautical miles away from the country's coastline. Reports indicate that at least 10 pirates were involved in the boarding of the vessel, although further specifics regarding the incident remain unclear. The MV SUSAN K, which is registered under the flag of Antigua & Barbuda and owned by a German entity, was en route from Mumbai, India, to Port Sudan, Sudan, at the time of the attack. The crew aboard consists of 10 members, comprising 4 Ukrainian and 6 Filipino nationals. Currently, there are no updates concerning the situation of the crew.