In its determination to protect lives and properties, the Nigerian Navy in swift response capability and dedication on Friday, 7th November 2025, rescued ten crew members from a distressed vessel, MV SEMA III, which was enroute Calabar from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
It was gathered that the personnel of Forward Operating Base IBAKA, who acted on a distress call received around 2000 hours, with the deployment of a naval gunboat equipped with a submersible pump was immediately deployed.
According to the Director of Information (DINFO), Nigerian Navy, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu disclosed in a statement that on arrival, the team discovered the vessel taking in water and promptly evacuated all occupants.
They comprised one Cameroonian, one Equatorial Guinean and eight Nigerians, who were later received, debriefed, and catered for at FOB IBAKA until Saturday, 8th November 2025.
It was learnt that the Master of MV SEMA III expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Navy for its timely intervention and exceptional professionalism.
Cdre Adams-Aliu reiterated that the successful rescue operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s renewed efforts under the leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to ensure maritime safety, protection of critical national assets, and promotion of lawful economic activities within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
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