Update: Crude Oil Tanker Held Hostage

Yesterday, a massive crude oil tanker carrying 10,000 tons of crude oil

and 47 crew members was hijacked by an unidentified black vessel. It was transporting oil

from Camas Harbour in Flintees to Zenka Regional Port in Pyro Nation. Its crew consisted of 25 pyridians, and 22

flintinians. The navy has confirmed that this ship is in fact the largest oil tanker in the world.

The transcript of the last words from the ship is: 

9:59:02 - Captain: All clear here, seas are fine.

9:59:12 - Dispatcher: Roger that, have a safe trip.

10:02:05 - Captain: Uhh, we (unintelligible) trouble over here. It appears (unintelligible) black vessel approaching us. Crew on standby.

10:02:18 - Dispatcher: Roger, is this an emergency?

10:02:49 - Captain: If word is not recieved from us within 4 minutes, declare an emergency.

10:03:01 - Dispatcher: Roger, navy on standby.

This morning, the Navy has confirmed that the demands of the hijackers have come through. They are demanding

$400,000,000 to be sent through an untraceable bank account, or they

will blow up the oil tanker. The amount of oil stored in the ship will spill out and could set an area of 5 sq. miles of 

water on fire. 

The 2 navy ships that have been dispatched to the last location of the oil tanker have reached

their positions. They are slightly more than 5 miles south of the ship.

Any gunfire is ceased, as the risk of lighting the oil is very high.

More news continues to shine through, but very slowly. Stay safe, and beware.