Orlando Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On March 3, 2011, at approximately 0900 UTC, the vessel 'Voge Dignity' (IMO 9420851), found itself under threat from armed pirates while navigating 250 miles east of Socotra Island, off the coast of Somalia. The danger emerged when a skiff, launched from a nearby mother ship, approached the bulk carrier. Alert to the potential risk, the 'Voge Dignity' crew reacted swiftly, with the onboard security team discharging a flare and firing warning shots to deter the attackers. As the situation escalated, an exchange of gunfire ensued between the armed guards and the pirates, ultimately causing the would-be assailants to retreat from the scene. The 'Voge Dignity' was carrying a diverse crew comprising 24 members, including 17 Filipinos, five Indians, one Indonesian, and one Russian. At the time, the ship was on a ballast journey from Mombasa to Fujayrah, cruising at a top speed of 13.5 knots. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) was promptly notified of the incident and coordinated naval support to enhance the vessel's security during its passage through the region.