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On May 5, 2011, a Chinese cargo ship was caught in a crisis and hijacked by Somali pirates. However, unexpectedly, warships from the United States, India and Turkey arrived at the scene and participated in a large-scale international rescue operation. The incident revealed the magnitude of the problem of Somali piracy and the actions taken by States to protect the safety of crews and cargo ships.
Somalia, one of the poorest countries in the world, whose inhabitants depend mainly on animal husbandry, has been deprived of basic livelihoods due to prolonged war and natural disasters. International humanitarian agencies have tried to deliver food and necessities to Somalia, but have been looted by warlord-backed refugees. As the political situation deteriorated, most international humanitarian agencies withdrew from Somalia, further plaguing the refugees. This vicious circle has led to more Somalis becoming refugees.
Somalia's close proximity to the Gulf of Aden makes Somalia an important area for piracy. Almost every passing cargo ship becomes a potential target for pirates. For these pirates, money was the only pursuit, and human life seemed insignificant. Therefore, once a cargo ship is hijacked by pirates, the lives of the crew are at great risk.
International organizations have joined forces to combat Somali piracy, but the mass base of piracy has grown because of the opportunity it provides Somali refugees with a chance to survive. Moreover, pirates require relatively little investment and very substantial benefits, which further strengthens their strength. As a result, despite the efforts of the international community to combat Somali piracy, cargo ships remain vulnerable to hijacking and will hardly see tangible results.
On May 5, 2011, a Chinese cargo ship was targeted by Somali pirates. The ship's captain, Tang Xuegang, sent a distress call to the China Search and Rescue Center, claiming that his ship and crew had been hijacked by pirates. Faced with a critical situation, Tang Xuegang decided to protect the lives of the crew, shut down the main engine, and brought all the crew into a safe cabin. At the same time, they asked for help from the Chinese search and rescue center.
The Chinese search and rescue center responded quickly and located the location of the hijacked cargo ship. However, the destination Mumbai is still 450 nautical miles, and the Chinese naval escort formation is 1200 nautical miles away from the cargo ship. In this context, China decided to request assistance from the International Maritime Organization and neighboring countries. At the same time, they told the crew to be quiet and not to attract the attention of pirates.
Although the ship's main unit was turned off, the ship's lights were still on due to the hurried escape, giving the pirates a chance to search. However, the pirates had difficulty finding the location of the safe cabin immediately, so the crew remained calm in a matter of life and death. With the cooperation of many countries, American cruisers and Turkish warships participated in rescue operations, successfully freed the crew and arrested pirates.
In the end, the 24 crew members were safely rescued after a long and stressful rescue. Although they experienced great fear at sea, their lives were ultimately protected. Indian warships then escorted the cargo ships, ensuring that they reached their destination safely. This incident once again attests to the unity and determination of the international community in combating piracy.
In short, the protection of the safety of crews and cargo ships is the responsibility of all States and the common task of the international community. China has demonstrated its firm determination to protect its citizens at all costs. In the end, this rescue operation saved 24 families from tragedy, which is a victory for international cooperation and a great for the motherland.
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