Ambika
IMO: 7931026
Hopper Dredger, Nigeria
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Vessel Details
MMSI
657181400
Callsign
5OCX9
Width
14.0 m
Length
96.0 m
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Scott
2024-05-14
Position: Safety Officer
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Latest News (2)
Adructed crew members freed
The three crew members abducted by pirates from the 'Ambika' on Jan 2, have been released. According to a representative of the Nigerian Navy, all three were released as a result of a special military operation in the coastal state of Ondo in southwestern Nigeria on Jan 8. After a three-hour operation in the Niger Delta, the special forces arrested one of the pirates and freed the crew members who were allegedly all uninjured. They were evacuated to a nearby naval base, while other pirates managed to escape despite gunshot wounds.
Four guards killed in pirate attack, three crew members taken hostage
The 'Ambika' was attacked by pirates in the night of Jan 2, 2020 Southwest of Barri on the Ramos river around miles east of the Forcados Terminal. Gunfire was exchanged between pirates and military armed security personnel on board. Four guards were killed, two more injured, and the pirates managed to board the dredger and kidnaped three crew members, including two Russians and one Indian. Five crew members remained back on board
Frequently Asked Questions
🔥 Were there any fires on Ambika?
Based on available news reports, Ambika has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🤕 Were there any injuries or accidents on Ambika?
Based on available news reports, Ambika has been mentioned in connection with injury-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning injury incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🏴☠️ Was Ambika involved in any pirate attacks?
Based on available news reports, Ambika has been mentioned in connection with pirate-related incidents. There have been 2 news reports mentioning pirate attacks. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🚓 Was Ambika detained or arrested?
Based on available news reports, Ambika has been mentioned in connection with detention-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning detentions. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.