Ship Hijacked Off Somalia Coast - Mangalorean Kiran D'Souza on-Board


Ship Hijacked Off Somalia Coast - Mangalorean Kiran D'Souza on-Board

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MM/SP)

Mangalore, Aug 22: A total of 24 people including three Indians (a Mangalorean, Goan and Maharastrian each) were kidnapped, as pirates took over their cargo ship in Somalia on Thursday August 21.

The lone Mangalorean in question, has been identified as Jeevan Kiran D’Souza, resident of Kayyar. He is the son of Ligoury D'Souza of Kasargod ward of Kayyar parish. He was serving as a seaman in the ship.

The ship ‘Iran Deynat’ was sailing towards Somalia carrying cargo from Poland. A total of three Indians were working in the ship when it was hijacked, sources said. The other two are identified as Akbar from Ratnagiri and Anthony from Goa.

The ship crew got the inkling that their ship would be targetted by the pirates, just half an hour before the hijack. The crew immediately changed the course of the ship to avert the hijack. However, the ship could not sail fast enough, as the sea was rough and about 15 gunmen gained entry into the ship.

Sources added that communicating with the hijackers has been rendered difficult, as the hijackers are unable to understand English. The authorities could not even be able to track the place to which the hijackers have been taking the ship along.

  

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  • Lavina D'Souza, Kayyar,Pachambala

    Sat, Sep 20 2008

    Its very sad news. we all pray for u r release.

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  • May Thu, Myanmar

    Wed, Aug 27 2008

    We pray to God for safe and speedy release of all crew on board.

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  • Kevin D'Souza, Kayyar/Dubai

    Tue, Aug 26 2008

    We pray to GOD for speedy release and safe return to Motherland

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  • louis monteiro, kayyar/bangalore

    Mon, Aug 25 2008

    very sad to hear.Praying for safe & speedy release of kiru & all his collegues.

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  • vivian, bela

    Sun, Aug 24 2008

    I pray to god for his release.  Very sad news

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  • Vincent DSouza, Kumbla

    Sun, Aug 24 2008

    Praying to  GOD for the speedy and the safe release of Kiran and all those onboard the ship.

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  • Mable D'Souza, Mudarangadi / Vakola, Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 24 2008

    Shocked to hear the news. Praying to God for all the Crews on board and safe & fast release of 3 Indian crews members.

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  • David Rodrigues, Kayyar/Bangalore

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Felt sad & shocked. Govt. need to intervene . Will Pray to God for good health & safe release.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Uduip Vasai Virar/State of Kuwait

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    It is very sad to hear this news, I pray to our Lord for the safe release of 3 Indian crew members and all inside this ship.

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  • Alphonse D' Souza, CompuNet Systems, Mangalore

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Very sad news. We pray for speedy release of Kiran  & others.

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  • Naveen & Kavitha, Kuwait/Kayyar

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Its very sad, we pray to God for their release.

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  • Abdu Muneer, FIC mangalore

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Its really very sad,we will pray safe and early release from the captives.

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  • Reshma D'souza Jargekatte Mangalore,

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    It is sad to hear this incident, we all pray for you.so that you come out soon.

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  • Anthony Coutinho, Mangalore / Ajman, UAE

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Master / owner of vessel (Iranian)/Charterers aware of the signals sent to them about the political crisis by the POLITICAL DONS in Somalia. No vessels call Somalian ports. We hold owners fully responsible for the safe release of the vsl and her crew. Anyway, praying for the speedy and the safe release of Jeevan and all shipcrews on board.

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  • Dr Manoj D'Lima, barkur/udupi

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    ITS VERY SHOCKING NEWS...we have seen this only in movies like pirates of carrabean,etc.. But when it happens to our own brothers its really shocking.we will pray for safe release of Jeevan and all inside the ship.

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  • Captain Stanley Latif Correa, Urwa Stores/Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Felt sad to read the news. All three will be released safely once either of the Governments intervention. We wish them good health & safe release.

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  • JUDE, Mangalore Dubai

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    This is absoute nonsense. The UN has passed a resolution that foreign navies can enter Somali waters and rescue hijacked vessels. The world powers like US and France have their naval vessels sailing in that area, why don't they involve themselves when distress calls are sent.

    During the past month this is the 4th instance. Its time that India too sends its naval vessels to patrol the waters around Somalia as we cannot rely on others to protect our sea farers. A very large number of Indians work in the merchant navies around the world. I think after the gulf, the merchant navy is the second largest industry where the Indians are serving.Therefore it is the duty of the Indian government to provide security to its citizens.

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  • philomena, mangalore

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    It's very sad. I pray for speedy release of all the people.

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  • ANITHA SAMSON, Bela/ mlore

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    Really shocking.GOD save him.

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  • Purushottama, Byndoor

    Sat, Aug 23 2008

    I pray the Almighty for safe return of all.

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  • Steven D'souza, Kanajar/Kuwait.

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    Its very sad, I Pray to God For the Speedy release of Jeevan & others.

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  • Steven D'souza, Kanajar/Kuwait.

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    its very sad, I Pray to God For the Speedy release of Jeevan & others.

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  • fredrick vas, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    it's shocking incident...

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  • SHARMILA FERNANDES, MANGALORE

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    I Pray to God For the Speedy release of Jeevan & others.

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  • Anitha D'souza/Alangar ,Kuwait, Kinnigoli

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    Very Sad To hear this news...

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  • Fr. Oswald Crasta, Ocd, Kayyar, Rome

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    Praying for the speedy and the safe release of Jeevan and all inside the ship.

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  • VR Miyar,

    Fri, Aug 22 2008

    its very sad, will pray early release from the captives,

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