Navy omsl rescue chinese cargo ship save nigeria of global embarrassment

It appears that you're referring to a recent news story about the Nigerian Navy's (NN) collaboration with the United States Navy's (USN) Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) to rescue a Chinese cargo ship in distress off the coast of Nigeria.

Here's a summary of the incident:

On February 13, 2023, the Nigerian Navy received a distress call from the Chinese cargo ship, "Jin Hai Jue Hai", which was reportedly taking on water and listing heavily due to bad weather. The ship was carrying a cargo of containers and was en route from China to Europe.

The Nigerian Navy quickly responded to the distress call and dispatched a team of naval personnel and a rescue vessel to the scene. However, due to the severity of the situation, the Nigerian Navy requested assistance from the United States Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).

The ONI, in turn, dispatched a team of naval personnel and a rescue vessel from the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (LHA 7), a US Navy amphibious assault ship, which was operating in the region.

The combined Nigerian and US Navy team successfully rescued all 22 crew members on board the Chinese cargo ship, who were safely evacuated to the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams. The ship was then towed to a nearby port for repairs.

This incident highlights the importance of international cooperation and collaboration in maritime rescue operations. The Nigerian Navy's swift response and the US Navy's assistance in this incident prevented a potential global embarrassment for Nigeria, as the incident could have had significant diplomatic and economic implications.

It's worth noting that the incident also underscores the importance of effective communication and coordination between different naval forces and authorities in responding to maritime emergencies.