By Frank Ulom
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The officials of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 10 crew members from a distressed ship along the Calabar waterways in Cross River State, Nigeria.
According to a statement by Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Naval Director of Information, on Monday, those rescued include one Cameroonian, one Equatorial Guinean, and eight Nigerians.
They were rescued from the distressed vessel MV SEMA III, which was en route to Calabar from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Adams-Aliyu, a Commodore, said that the rescue occurred on Friday, 7th November, following a distress call received at about 20:00 hours.
According to him, a naval gunboat equipped with a submersible pump was immediately deployed to the scene.
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“On arrival, the team discovered the vessel was taking in water and promptly evacuated all occupants—one Cameroonian, one Equatorial Guinean, and eight Nigerians, who were later received, debriefed, and catered for at FOB IBAKA until Saturday, 8 November 2025.
“The Master of MV SEMA III expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Nigerian Navy for its timely intervention and exceptional professionalism,” Adams-Aliu said.
He added that the successful operation underscored the Navy’s renewed efforts under the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), to enhance maritime safety, protect critical national assets, and promote lawful economic activities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The latest rescue comes just days after the Navy saved 11 passengers from a sinking boat along the Bonny River in Rivers State.
