Greek oil supertanker Irene hijacked off Oman

Gerald · 02-09-11, 08:45 AM

A supertanker carrying about $200m (£125m; 146m euros) worth of crude oil has been hijacked off the coast of Oman, the vessel's Greek operator says.

Athens-based shipping company Enesel said they had lost communication with the Irene SL.

The vessel was on its way from the Gulf to the Gulf of Mexico when it was attacked.

Although the incident happened hundreds of miles from Somalia, pirate gangs are known to operate there.

"This morning the vessel was attacked by armed men," said Enesel in a statement quoted by Reuters.

"For the moment there is no communication with the vessel."

Greece's Merchant Marine Ministry told the Associated Press that the ship was carrying 266,000 tons of crude oil.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12403528

Note: 9 February 2011 Last updated at 12:03 GMT

Gerald · 02-09-11, 09:05 AM

Now is the time for a long time ago, to Kick Some Ass on piracy, I register voluntarily.

Penguin · 02-09-11, 09:47 AM

2 supertankers in two days...

Kaye T. Bai · 02-09-11, 10:57 AM

Oh, man!

Krauter · 02-09-11, 11:02 AM

Uh oh..

Let's just hope that they're not gun-ho when they board..

Is it possible to set off or rupture fuel tanks with an AK round?

nikimcbee · 02-09-11, 11:06 AM

Sounds like a job for Capt'n America.

Krauter · 02-09-11, 11:07 AM

How bout we bring back the old Q ships?

Penguin · 02-09-11, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krauter

How bout we bring back the old Q ships?

not the worst idea!
image a tanker transforming into an aircraft carrier within 2 minutes

Krauter · 02-09-11, 11:35 AM

Or add these to current merchant hulls.

Penguin · 02-09-11, 11:41 AM

of course the pirate's countermeasure tactics could be using dwarf pirates to climb the hull

02-09-11, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krauter

How bout we bring back the old Q ships?

According to Wikipedia (Har har) some security experts have had the same idea.

TLAM Strike · 02-09-11, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krauter

Uh oh..

Let's just hope that they're not gun-ho when they board..

Is it possible to set off or rupture fuel tanks with an AK round?

A full super tanker I would not worry about much just don't use incendiary rounds, an empty one yea. Its holds are filled with fuel vapor that is highly flammable.

Tchocky · 02-09-11, 12:51 PM

That's it. Knock over as many Somali fishing boats and merchies as you want, but as every asymmetric warrior knows - mess with our oil and we'll glass you.

Krauter · 02-09-11, 01:02 PM

Hate to see one of those blow in the Gulf.. place is hot enough as it is already...

FIREWALL · 02-09-11, 01:06 PM

I'm amazed that any ships operating in that area can get insurance.

02-09-11, 08:45 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Greek oil supertanker Irene hijacked off Oman A supertanker carrying about $200m (£125m; 146m euros) worth of crude oil has been hijacked off the coast of Oman, the vessel's Greek operator says. Athens-based shipping company Enesel said they had lost communication with the Irene SL. The vessel was on its way from the Gulf to the Gulf of Mexico when it was attacked. Although the incident happened hundreds of miles from Somalia, pirate gangs are known to operate there. "This morning the vessel was attacked by armed men," said Enesel in a statement quoted by Reuters. "For the moment there is no communication with the vessel." Greece's Merchant Marine Ministry told the Associated Press that the ship was carrying 266,000 tons of crude oil. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12403528 Note: 9 February 2011 Last updated at 12:03 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Now is the time for a long time ago, to Kick Some Ass on piracy, I register voluntarily. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a job for Capt'n America. __________________

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	That's it. Knock over as many Somali fishing boats and merchies as you want, but as every asymmetric warrior knows - mess with our oil and we'll glass you. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm amazed that any ships operating in that area can get insurance. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	2 supertankers in two days...

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Kaye T. Bai Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Western Hemisphere, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster Posts: 585 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Oh, man!

02-09-11, 11:41 AM	#10
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	of course the pirate's countermeasure tactics could be using dwarf pirates to climb the hull