Posted on 11/09/2006 9:02:17 AM PST by Srirangan
A North Korean freighter, MV-Omranili, which was on its way to Iran 'found itself' in Indian waters after an 'engine failure' and has been detained in Mumbai. The Coast Guard, the Bombay Port Trust, the Indian Navy and the Mumbai Customs have formed separate teams to inspect the freighter and find out if it is carrying any arms or ammunition and the reason behind its voyage to Iran.
Coming close on the heels of the nuclear tests conducted by North Korea recently, the ‘straying’ of the vessel into Indian waters and its subsequent detention assumes significance. Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources at Mumbai Customs House and the Coast Guard said the ship’s crew members have failed to provide any convincing replies about the purpose of their journey to Iran.
“What is most suspicious is the fact that though it is a cargo ship, they are not carrying any consignment or goods,” said a Coast Guard officer. The authorities are now examining the freighter to find if any contraband is hidden somewhere.
Full Story: http://www.india-defence.com/reports/2660
Oops, I think reality is about to intrude on Dummycrat dreams once again.
we should have one on one talks between the US navy and this freightliner captain, anything else is us just being stubborn imperialists
The Democrats said they can handle NK and Iran by just talking to them so send Pelosi over there to talk to them and they will see how wrong they are and turn the ship around on their own.
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Just wait, they will try again. Just like they tried Air America (again). Moron fools.
Obviously the ship is exporting food from North Korean's abundant granaries.
bttt
That is a good possibility or maybe a load of counterfeit USA dollars.
Perhaps the Indian Navy could take the ship to Alang and allow the ship breakers to search it.
I guess their ship-to-shore radio must be out and they didn't hear the election returns yet. /sarc
Mzzzzzzzz. Pelosi will handle it. Nothing to worry about.
Nahh...
I best that since the North Korean nuke test fizzled, that ship is going to Iran to pick up a working nuke for Lil' Kimmie's next test.
ping
There is wisdom in your words for all to see, Kemo Sabe. It may not be what this merchantman is hauling into the Middle East, but what it's supposed to haul outta there.
Omran = Development - in the sense of industrial, infrastructure etc.
The "i" part of Omrani means "of" or "pertaining to".
I tend to agree with the idea it was coming to pick up either fissionable materials for another underground test (using Iranian stuff instead of their own - of which they used so little last time - to Iran's dismay) or some Shahab missiles onto which to put nose cones with nuclear or dirty bomb capability. Possibly for EMT type of use.
Counterfeit dollars can be brought in without using a cargo ship and already abundantly available in nearby Lebanon.
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