The Vigor: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

In a recent maritime transaction, a vessel has been sold to Sinokor, a prominent South Korean shipping company, for an estimated price of $25.8 million. This acquisition marks another strategic move by Sinokor as it continues to expand its fleet in the competitive shipping industry.

On April 25, 2010, at approximately 6:40 a.m., the very large crude carrier (VLCC) 'Isuzuguwa,' with IMO number 9262156, encountered a dire situation off the coast of 18.05N 064.59E. The vessel fell victim to a brazen attack by pirates, who approached in two motherships, deploying one or two skiffs armed with automatic rifles (AK) and rocket-propelled grenades (RPG). Despite immediate distress calls to the Indian Coast Guard, the 'Isuzuguwa' received no response. Nearby vessels attempted to relay the tanker’s urgent messages for assistance, but were also met with silence. The frantic calls for help continued for approximately 40 minutes before all radio transmissions ceased, raising alarms about the safety of maritime routes in the region.