Champion-Pula

Upon the arrival of the 'Champion Pula' in Las Palmas on Oct 6, 2020, four men from Nigeria were discovered sitting on the rudder of the ship. They had hidden in a room behind the rudder for ten days at sea. The ship had unloaded its cargo in Lagos and was on its way to Herøya in Porsgrunn to load liquid manure. 10,5 days later it had a bunker and supply stop in Las Palmas. The discovery of the stowaways was made by a pilot boat of the Spanish authorities. The sea and the propeller itself were just below them all the way. The room could have been filled with water. They could easily have drowned. The Spanish authorities took the four ashore, but would in no way keep them there. The vessel was also not allowed to sail further until a decision had been made on what was to happen next with the men. After much back and forth, the shipping company received assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. The stowaways received medical supervision and food, before the trip went on to Hærøya where the ship docked in the morning of Oct 17. The stowaways had been allowed to live in cabins on board. Guards were hired to ensure the safety of the crew. The four were handed over to the Norwegian authorities upon the arrival at Herøya in Porsgrunn. Norwegian report with photos: https://www.nrk.no/vestfoldogtelemark/mennene-gjemte-seg-ti-dager-bak-roret-pa-oljetanker-1.15214737

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