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Seafarer Voices: Piracy on the High Seas
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Fourth Engineer - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 634 views
This ship's engineer describes the hardships of his kidnapping by Somali pirates. Because the pirates allowed only phone calls related to the hostage negotiation, his family spent seven months unsure whether he was dead or alive.
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Alex from Ukraine - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 588 views
Held hostage for more than four months, Alex tells of the anxiety and fear he felt on the day his ship's ransom was paid. Because there was so much money on board, he and his crewmates risked getting caught in a violent dispute among the pirates.
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Captain Jerry - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 724 views
Captain on an oil tanker, Jerry describes the precautionary measures he and his crew undertake before and during voyages through high-risk piracy areas. Even with many best practice guidelines available, seafarers remain vulnerable to ruthless attacks.
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Dipendra - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 347 views
Dipendra endured an eight-month hijacking, during which time he experienced first-hand the damaging effects of piracy on the human psyche. When he was finally released, however, he found few opportunities for helpful post-piracy care.
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Second Officer Bokhari - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 187 views
During a hijacking that lasted 51 days, life on board ship for Second Officer Bokhari was "like a hell." Because of the conditions in which he was forced to live, he lost all his hair. Many victims of piracy continue to experience physical and mental effects long after attacks.
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Captain Abner Argomido Torres - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 104 views
Captain Torres of the MV Suez Rajan has plenty of experience sailing through pirate-plagued waters. His crew follows security procedures to the highest standards but remain at risk of attack.
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Captain Sellathurai Mahalingam - Seafarer Voices on Piracy
by seamenschurch 186 views
As Captain, Sellathurai walked a fine line when protecting his crew during a pirate attack and subsequent hostage situation. Despite months of torture and mistreatment, he remains a ship captain to this day but navigates as far from the Somali coast as he can.
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