Navy Saves 20 Crew Members After Vessel Catches Fire in Cross River
The Nigerian Navy acted quickly on December 22, 2025, when fire engulfed the motor vessel Chimba Express near the Calabar Channel entrance, close to Ibaka. Crew members sent a distress call around 1:00 p.m. after flames spread rapidly from the engine room. This event disrupted normal maritime activities in the busy waterway. Swift Response Naval…