The Nordic-Freedom: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On the morning of April 7, 2016, the tanker 'Nordic Freedom' faced an attempted boarding by a group of seven pirates while situated at coordinates 03 19 N 005 24 E, close to the Agbami field. At the time of the incident, the vessel, which was in ballast and preparing for an oil loading operation, was drifting. The assailants attempted to board the ship but were unsuccessful due to its significant freeboard. Following the thwarted boarding, 'Nordic Freedom' maneuvered towards the Agbami Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit. The pirates abandoned their pursuit after being informed that the Nigerian Navy Ship 'Okpabana', conducting routine patrols in the area, was alerted. Subsequently, on April 8, the tanker successfully docked at the Agbami Offshore Terminal.