MV Golden Nori

The MV "Golden Nori" [ [http://www.dorvalusa.com/goldNori.asp Dorval Shipping, Inc.] ] is a Japanese chemical tanker that was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia on 28 October 2007. In news reports, she has at times been mistakenly referred to as the "Golden Nory" and "Golden Mori".

The "Golden Nori", which operates under a Panamanian flag, was reportedly seized by Somali pirates eight nautical miles off the coast of the East African nation. A radio distress call sent by the crew late on October 28 was received by the USS|Porter|DDG-78. The United States Navy responded, sinking the pirates' skiffs. The tanker's captain made contact with his family via telephone, and indicated that the crew is safe.cite web|url=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ipMHyUWWbt0DgJ6MbFCi3HeMrqFwD8SK949O2|title=With Help, Ship Crew Defeats Pirates|work=Associated Press|date=31 October 2007|accessdate=2007-11-01 Note that this article's title refers to a different incident.]

At the time she was hijacked, the cargo of the "Golden Nori" consisted of four different chemicals, including highly flammable benzene.

There are believed to be around five well-organized pirate groups operating in Somali waters. Maritime agencies continue to caution ships to avoid Somali waters or travel with escorts. [cite news | url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa/10/29/somalia.pirates/index.html | title=U.S. destroyer pursuing hijacked ship in Somali waters, military says | work=CNN.com | publisher=Turner Broadcasting | date=October 272007|accessdate=2007-10-31]

US and German naval vessels shadowed the captured vessel and blockaded from entering the port of Bosaso. Eventually, after demanding a ransom, the pirates freed the ship and its crew of 21 on December 12.

References

*http://www.merchantships-international.at/GOLDEN_NORI_IMO9151137.pdf
*http://www.e-vrp.com/Vessel_Details.asp?VesselId=30068&PlanNum=1151
*cite news|url=http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP305500.htm|work=Reuters|title=Somali pirates hijack Japanese tanker (update)|date=29 October 2007|accessdate=2007-11-01
*http://africa.reuters.com/wire/news/usnL12187866.html

External links

* [http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=510583 2007 photo of "Golden Nori"]

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