What Crew Members Say About Pelican-Fisher

In an encouraging development, two Ukrainian sailors who were part of the crew aboard the 'Anuket Amber' and the AHTS 'Ark Tze' have been freed from captivity. The sailors had been held by pirates since their abduction on October 29, 2018, off the coast of Pointe Noire, Congo. The Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs officially confirmed the release in a statement on January 5, 2019. Repatriation of the sailors is anticipated to take place within the next few days, bringing relief to their families and loved ones.

On November 2, 2023, the oil tanker Anuket Amber was officially released after a harrowing four-day ordeal in the Gulf of Guinea, near Lome, Togo. As it sailed northwest, armed guards were reported to be on board, ensuring the safety and security of the crew, who were confirmed to be safe and unharmed. Sources suggest that the vessel was likely liberated following an incident where pirates siphoned off a significant amount of its fuel cargo. This incident highlights the ongoing maritime security challenges faced in the region.

On October 29, 2018, at approximately 1 p.m., a distressing incident unfolded off the coast of Pointe Noire, Congo, where pirates launched an attack on two vessels. The LPG tanker 'BW Frigg' (IMO: 9733337) was in the process of bunkering alongside the vessel 'Anuket Amber' when the assault occurred at position 04°47'S 010°07'E. While the 'BW Frigg' successfully evaded the assailants and managed to escape, the 'Anuket Amber' fell victim to the hijacking. Communication with the 'Anuket Amber' was abruptly severed, prompting the ship's management and relevant stakeholders to activate all appropriate emergency protocols in response to the situation.