Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Msc-Stella

In a significant operation, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) 'Beecroft' has successfully apprehended three alleged stowaways attempting to illegally migrate to Europe aboard the cargo vessel 'MSC Stella'. The incident occurred off the Lagos Fairway Buoy on April 19, 2026, around 5:05 p.m. when operatives acted swiftly on intelligence provided by the Western Regional Control Centre (WRCC). The individuals taken into custody are Aguru Michael, 27, from the Benin Republic, Soye Monday, 25, hailing from Ondo State, and Kentobou Peter, 22, from Delta State. The Quick Response Team (QRT) of NNS 'Beecroft', stationed at Tarkwa Bay, was deployed promptly following the alert and managed to intercept the MSC Stella approximately five nautical miles from the Lagos coastline. Initial investigations reveal that the suspects boarded the MSC Stella on April 17, around 1:00 a.m., while the vessel was docked at Tin Can Island Port. Currently, they are in the custody of the NNS 'Beecroft' as they undergo investigation and administrative processing in accordance with existing maritime and immigration laws. This operation underscores the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Navy to curb illegal immigration and enhance maritime security in the region.

The MSC Stella recently played a crucial role in a maritime rescue operation, assisting injured crew members from the beleaguered MSC Flaminia, which remains engulfed in flames. The incident unfolded when the DS Crown arrived at the scene to find the MSC Flaminia still ablaze. In a swift response, the rescue vessel recovered 24 individuals from a lifeboat and a liferaft, among them four crew members who had sustained injuries during the ordeal. These injured sailors have now been transferred to the MSC Stella, which is set to transport them to safety in the Azores. Meanwhile, search efforts continue for one crew member who is currently unaccounted for. Updates on the situation can be found on the [UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency's official website](http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/mcga07-home/newsandpublications/press-releases.htm?id=0A2C697EA0E227B6&m=7&y=2012).