9 Minutes: How the S.B.S. retook the Nave Andromeda | October 2020

Sometime in mid-October 2020, seven Nigerian stowaways were found onboard the oil tanker, MV Nave Andromeda. As the ship began the final leg of its voyage to Britain, on the morning of the 25 October 2020, the seven men became hostile to the crew, prompting the Captain of the Nave Andromeda to send out a call for help. What followed was a ten-hour standoff between Hampshire Police and the seven men that ultimately led to the Special Boat Service being given authorisation by the Ministry of Defence to board and retake the Nave Andromeda.
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[@livethforevermore]

Hi everyone, Just a note, and as several commenters have rightly pointed out, the pronunciation of Torquay at 4:27 should be 'Tor-key', not 'Tor-qway'. That is completely my mistake and I apologise for this. I also just want to quickly address some confusion regarding these 4 photos, which have been circulating online with claims that they show Lifter01 conducting training with a rigid inflatable boat two hours before the boarding operation began. Photos: twitter.com/HighBleanBandB/status/1320414298146000903 Although I could not personally verify their legitimacy, it is almost certain that the photos are unrelated to the incident and are instead from a training exercise from a few years back. The main indication of this is the lighting in all 4 photos, which doesn’t line up with the movement of Lifter01. Sunset on the 25 October 2020 started at 16:45pm; at this time, Lifter01 was en route to RM Base Poole from R.A.F. Odiham. The Chinook then arrived at Poole at approximately 17:10pm; by then, it was almost dark out. Yet, as we can see from these photos, there is no hint of sunset or night time, but rather they appear to have been taken at mid-day, making them impossible to show either Lifter01 or be linked to the hijacking. Note the similarities between these two photos, which were both taken off Swanage (near Poole): August 2017: thedorsetrambler.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/shell-bay-swanage-walk-025-2-copy.jpg?crop October 2017: thelonekayaker.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/img_0069.jpg?w=685 I hope this clears up any confusion / questions regarding the 4 photos. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed several news outlets, such as Sky News, take them at face value and write reports on the operation stating the SBS used the R.I.B., shown in the photos, as one of the methods they used to board the Nave Andromeda. There is no evidence rigid inflatable boats were used in the boarding and, as Save The Royal Navy have stated, it would have been “a demanding task in darkness and moderate seas” for them to have been used - note also the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace mentioned the "worsening weather conditions" in his post-operation statement. Thanks, LFE

[@kennybaker3141]

I thought the Torquay thing but also thought,you have gone to a lot of trouble to make the vid so why bother.

[@woodybenjam]

Quay is a word with many possible pronunciations, depending on the speaking habits in a particular region. Whether it sounds like key, kay, or kway, quay refers to a dock in a body of water. So no big deal. Awesome work LFE! Superb Channel.

[@dave_h_8742]

We all knew what you meant so no biggie

[@dave_h_8742]

Well that's the News media For you, why bother with facts when it gets in the way of a good story.

[@candleankle1805]

I’m sorry for what America is doing to the world right now. Sincerely, an embarrassed American.

[@jaime8974]

They couldn't have picked a worse spot just 5 miles from the SBS base... I don't think they will be invited to join MENSA any time soon....

[@jonwilko6305]

Funny that 😂😂

[@truthsearcher596]

In their eyes it was perfect, they got rescued quicker by the elite rather than from a dinghy in the channel.

[@jaime8974]

@@truthsearcher596 job done,mission accomplished

[@allanirvine7304]

😂

[@kristiangant2584]

@@truthsearcher596 however rather than claiming asylum they will be charged with hijacking 🤣

[@LazyCookPete]

Hijacking a ship close to SBS base, stupid. Surrendering as soon as SBS board the ship, smart!

[@gowdsake7103]

SBS not dispatching them STUPID

[@TanaHandbag]

@@gowdsake7103 maybe that’s the difference between British Forces and their American counterparts ? I suspect the latter shoot first and ask questions later

[@saltservice4024]

Imo they were opportunists, probably trying to hope that the ship would enter waters that aren't secure, I doubt they even knew where they were when they started attacking. Unfortunately for them, they decided to reveal themselves in one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, nearly on the doorstep of the U.K SBS base. It all depends what the Captain reported to the authorities, if there was reports of shit like Ak-47s and an expected use of force, then I would expect there would have been an order to shoot to kill under given protocols.

[@tours7325]

@@saltservice4024 Tbh I think they sent in the SBS to be better safe than sorry

[@randyrhodes7137]

Sounds pretty smart to me. They only kicked off because the tanker wouldnt take them all the way to the land of milk and honey. Air taxi service to the UK, 4 star hotel accomodation, living allowance, ptsd compensation.....all before being granted refugee status and lifetime benefits for 3 wives and 10 kids in the UK. The stupid ones are us who tolerate our dispossesion from our homeland.

[@nonamesplease6288]

Greetings from the USA. One cannot help but admire the bravery, professionalism and expertise of our brothers in the UK military.

[@allanirvine7304]

Thanks my friend

[@JB-pp4nj]

It's a special relationship between the US and U.K. military - especially special forces- and intelligence. It's a blessing, the world is safer for it and long may it continue.

[@JB-pp4nj]

@Beeblebrox One dick

[@nonamesplease6288]

@Beeblebrox One Well, not sure how we got to that from my admiration of UK armed forces, but so be it. I guess anyone can add a comment regardless of their intentions.

[@nonamesplease6288]

@@JB-pp4nj Hear, hear!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Nice work Liveth!

[@swedishviking2207]

You 2 should do a video together that would be awesome

[@chrisdelano2038]

Wait.... they aren’t the same?

[@reality8763]

What is this, a crossover episode?

[@199dan199]

[@bubblegumfacebabe]

i'd love to see a collab one day

[@HakunaMattatata]

when i heard this news on the radio i was like "yup that sounds like SBS" with a big smile on my face

[@truthsearcher596]

I was like " oh jeez, I wondered how long it would be before they started hijacking ships to get here " with a shake of my head.

[@NotDecided420]

Yep. "Situation dealt with in 9 minutes..." I thought exactly the same thing. 🤣 You don't want the SAS/SBS on your case for any reason.

[@BearAnkles]

Same. I was just like: ahaha good luck, special forces incoming for you" 🤣

[@glenscott8367]

Damn right, gives me goose bumps anytime it came on the news

[@maxkraus7063]

Are you gay?

[@darrenbetts2987]

When I heard about this in the afternoon and how 2 police helicopters were flying around near the ship I told my son that the SBS would go in after dark and the stowaways wouldn’t hear them coming because they’d be used to the helicopters flying around. Quite a clever thing to do.

[@savagecube0534]

My dad said the exact same thing and literally said as it was happening and nobody knew I asked and he went they are probably doing it now and broke the whole assault down and what the would do down to me which I thought was really cool

[@savagecube0534]

@jimmy dougle some of it didn’t make sense to me but he was talking about direct action plans and how they would of gone through the ship and what different roles people would have no clue how he knew tho

[@savagecube0534]

@jimmy dougle Yh it’s all good I asked how he knew about all the different things they would do and said he couldn’t talk about it but it’s quite interesting

[@savagecube0534]

@Chavver Gadgie. Yh I guess that’s the job though my dads only been the 3 of my birthdays cause he wasn’t in country when it was most of the time and we couldn’t even speak to him cause of what he was doing and he didn’t want to worry about things at home

[@savagecube0534]

@Chavver Gadgie. Yh he’s a nice guy but it’s weird how he has the ability to flick but it sounds like he enjoyed it from the snippets I’ve got

[@flathorizon1529]

Everybody gangsta til teh SBS show up.

[@jaime8974]

The SBS where probably out in the bay doing their 10 mile daily swim (in full kit) at the time...

[@bySeeb]

Everyone should be proud to have such elite SF on home soil

[@clive3490]

techinicaly home WATER :P

[@WW2EscapeLines]

There is a rumour going around that the SBS were about to have a cup of tea when they got the call. They were back in time to finish the tea. This is denied by the SBS, They drink coffee.

[@HeidiLandRover]

They're British; of course they drink tea ;-)

[@MrRisingg]

@@HeidiLandRover the British forces are fueled by coffee

[@williamjones8295]

Actually tea and biscuits. It's a staple diet lol

[@seanbooth1278]

It’s called a wet in the SBS and Royal Marines not tea or coffee 👍

[@stefanschleps8758]

No matter how depressed I might get, worrying about paying bills and helping some friends with their problems. No matter how low my spirits get, it just takes one story of our Special Forces victories and my battery gets recharged. Inspiritus.

[@USNveteran]

I always like to refer to the SBS & SAS as the grand daddy of special forces. Well done by these UK Special Forces Troops. FLY NAVY!!!

[@jamespires3383]

As soon as I heard of this operation, I was anticipating your breakdown of the events

[@giantrobot5804]

lol me too. I see someone beat him to it, the channel name is gone from my mind now, but I knew LFE would be on the case.

[@yobeatthat85]

Haha same here, didn’t think it would be this soon

[@stephenmudiecastles.2938]

1988 I was in the RAF based in Cyprus and I took part in a ship rescue exercise, which involved going out into the Med on transport ship and being taken hostage. The SBS dropped onto the deck at night and retook the ship, they were fun times.

[@kelleychilton2524]

That's extremely cool. 👍👍

[@alkatraz8163]

Nice work. From your brothers in the U.S., stay strong!

[@pauliemc2010]

I knew the sbs would be all over this as soon as the news broke that a ship had been hijacked just because of the location the ship had stopped. Talk about wrong place wrong time 😂

[@bighands69]

But was the boat genuinely hijacked or was it something else?

[@pauliemc2010]

@Shaun Mclaren obviously mate.

[@pauliemc2010]

@Shaun Mclaren all am saying is they couldn’t have stopped in worse place.

[@Dave_Br]

I'd say more like "right place, right time" for a taxi ashore and 4 star hotel like all the other hundreds of thousands let in.

[@mayajrj]

@@Dave_Br they are held in detention still for probable deportation back to Lagos

[@craigsteele8178]

This brought a big smile on my face knowing the SBS live for this Hype! I’d would of love to have seen them in action. Great job guys!...

[@anthonyharris6666]

Remember the sbs training on HMS Londonderry back in 1982/3. They were able to board us at night without the seaman on deck watch detecting them . The leading seaman there at the time was the killick of our mess. He told us the sbs guy told him he had been standing behind him for 10minutes. I believe they were able to successfully take charge of the bridge.

[@CoolaJokern]

Lol 10 mins, thats spooky af but equally cool

[@cornishbluebird]

my dad can coroberate that type of training, he was chief engineer on an ESSO tanker, and he was on the bridge chatting to his skipper when a radio call came in from the military asking for permission to practice boardings.. Captain said that is fine, let us know when you arrive.... it was at that moment a commando entered the bridge and said.. i've arrived..!!!!

[@RobGcraft]

Terrorists: “we ain’t scared of you! Bring it on!” British Military: “oi” Terrorists: *scared noises*

[@gurvirsengh3977]

@LTrain 45 holy shit you scared me man take it easy, it’s not even Halloween yet

[@bighands69]

We are not sure at this point if they were genuine terrorists or if they just went on the rampage and caused a freak out.

[@masteryoda7207]

They might have just been asylum seekers or illegal immigrants who panicked, it doesn't sound like they were armed, and it sounds like they'd rather have remained hidden.

[@leefauvelfauvel5271]

@Modern Spirit theres a joke in Ireland, how do you clear a pub of IRA men?? You tell them sas are on there way, not very funny but that was a irish joke during the troubles the sas were ruthless against the IRA never took any prisoners

[@AvimadyeOrunni]

“Do yew hav ah Loisence for thaaa Hijacking Mate?”

[@Charles-xe2qh]

It is an absolute disgrace how our armed forces have been steadily run down for decades. Videos likes this remind us how good, effective and dedicated the men and women at the sharp end are. They ought to have the numbers, kit and funding to do the jobs required of them at minimal risk and to deter our enemies.

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Lets be honest, physical wars are mostly a thing of the past, at least from a defence POV. All that money is rightfully being channelled towards cyber, where the real war is bigger than ever.

[@walkingdad6978]

Charles, they were running them down in my day, back in the late 80s. If this country ever needs them they are there, however they should be there in the numbers that are needed and the correct kit to make them as effective as possible. 😁👍

[@bighands69]

@@sheilamorrison1954 That is pure nonsense. People were saying the same thing pre ww1. There was claims that european countries were to integrated economically for their to be a war. All it took was the financial crisis of 1914 to add petrol onto a fire. Can you 100% guarantee that the Chinese military and CCP are not going to start WW3?

[@sheilamorrison1954]

@@bighands69 China already started WW3 by buying most of the US/EU and African industries...Bit behind the curve there mate. Them and the middle east own us.

[@rickv9180]

Grey wars are the future, Unrestricted Warfare is a good read imo The armed forces being run-down I guess is good to say the least, since you get a small and well-trained force always at the ready rather than have a massive physical army that has nothing to do at the moment

[@Praetore_]

Hell yeah, was hoping you'd do a video on this. Love your content. Thank you so much for your work man

[@Mike_Turner1989]

As an eye witness to this i can confirm 2 teams boarded the ship, 1 team from the air and another team using graplin hooks to climb aboard. With 2 choppers circling and working with the police boats to provide a distraction from the teams boarding the vessel.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Great respect S.B.S. for effectiveness,courage for performing the operation.Absolutely fantastic material.Great respect 🕊️🇵🇱🤝 (I come back to these productions very often...really fantastically done)

[@richiejohnson2743]

Well done lads. Extremely proud of our Police and Special Forces 🇬🇧 💪🏼

[@BarryShite25]

You absolute legend!! As soon as I heard the tanker had been hijacked I knew the SBS would be sent in and I knew you would be all over this!! Been waiting for this to pop up ever since!!! LLLLLEGEND!!

[@jeskg720]

Im a proud supporter and Patreon of this excellent channel.

[@woodybenjam]

9 Minutes, WoW! It takes me longer to put my socks on.

[@pauliemc2010]

In the time your average person takes a shower this elite unit searched and secured an entire tanker ! Wow

[@Davey-Boyd]

And I get an injury doing it!

[@randommadness1021]

How many legs do you have? If it's less than 18 you're doing something wrong mate🙂🤣🤣

[@davea4245]

@@randommadness1021 just wait until you're a senior citizen and the morning debate is if you need to put on socks today

[@randommadness1021]

@@davea4245 🤣🤣 I definitely can wait for that. Hope you're well buddy. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Gen_Kael]

Probably shouldn't take over a tanker where its so close the SBS doesn't even have to pack their bags and makes it back before their lunch is cold

[@jaime8974]

They probably swam out to it

[@newton18311]

Will You hold my Cup of tea for me please, Back in a Mo.

[@Gen_Kael]

@@jaime8974 They literally train longer distances than that 🤣

[@SierraDelta-]

It took theM 9mins + 10 mins of travelling + 10 for extra shinanges thats 29 mins, you could turn on the oven and cook dinner in that time

[@ianmills9266]

Probably put the kettle on before heading out

[@stevebirmingham9650]

Bad guys fooling around in the SBS's back garden what were they thinking, you just dont fool around with SBS,SAS unless you have a death wish, so greatful to UK special forces we owe them a debt of gratitude so lucky to have men and women of this caliber, cant help laughing at the highjackers utter stupidity

[@user-itschad1954]

It is my opinion that this was the hijackers plan all along. Get to UK waters, attempt to take the ship, captain calls for help. SBS turns up and the snivelling Nigerians give up, claim asylum, get financial awards and a free council house all fully furnished of course. This as a result of our dalliance with Europe.

[@Oz-of-Nene]

well they were Africans...!

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

Yeah!

[@GIJoeProductions]

Your channel is amazing man. Best content ever.

[@brianwhetton9621]

The UK can feel very proud to have men and women in the "forces" who can, and are willing, to deal with any threats to the safety of innocent folk. A "VERY WELL DONE" to all involved in this mission. We thank you for your dedicated service :)

[@Dogboon-]

The seven hijackers are now living in a town near you.

[@nigelgregory4777]

And drive for uber 😂

[@bigd158]

Yea probably released 24h later and given a house nd benefits

[@joyfulzero853]

@@bigd158 Is there a point to these immature comments?

[@bigd158]

@@joyfulzero853 what do you mean.

[@joyfulzero853]

This is not clear. Here's the end of a Telegraph report 27th December. "...two men, Matthew John Okorie, 25, and Sunday Sylvester, 22, have been charged with an offence relating to conduct endangering ships under section 58 Merchant Shipping Act 1995. "They appeared before Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning and have been remanded in custody. They will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on January 29, 2021. "Five other men, who were arrested on suspicion of seizing or exercising control of a ship by use of threats or force, remain on police bail until January 25, 2021 whilst Hampshire Constabulary's investigation continues. "They are currently detained under Border Force powers." Reports on October 25 claimed the Nave Andromeda had been 'hijacked' however this was disputed by its owners.

[@sampramenko9917]

I love I mean love these videos man keep out the great work!!! We need more

[@jakecrow2348]

I have been waiting for this! Thank you!

[@GeorgiaDitchDoctor]

Your videos are my absolute favorite on KZbin, great job! When my family and I go to England on our European vacation it’d be an honor for this old veteran/ firefighter/ paramedic to buy you a pint or three!

[@b3n35chs5]

Nobody messes with British Special Forces they're lucky they were allowed to live

[@jesserivas1387]

Everyone thinks they’re badass, until the S.B.S show up!

[@intruder313]

I was looking forward to seeing this video in about 2 years! Good, quick work!

[@alwishy2696]

We were fishing in the harbour that night and I swear I could hear ACDC Thuderstruck as they all flew over head LOL

[@Tomfromguernsey]

When I saw this on the news I thought I can’t wait to see your video on this :)

[@richardlyd7450]

I got to say...this channel is spot on!..well done!...keep up the good work!.. subbed!

[@fugehdehyou]

A lot of respect for operators of this caliber. Thank you for your service

[@jeffdady864]

Great job lads ,we in the u.k. are so proud of our s.a.s. and all forces that do a fantastic job for us ,God bless you all.

[@reindogmain7323]

This happened on the day I went on holiday to the isle of white, made my trip better hearing how quickly our SBS took over.

[@30noir]

Wight*

[@reindogmain7323]

@@30noir yep lol

[@billyboyjones5746]

Sadly, just a water taxi service.

[@barongreenbackthe2nd418]

Yep you can say that again,they probably got compensation for all the bother the SBS caused them.

[@billyboyjones5746]

@@barongreenbackthe2nd418 The Spanish and French had refused to let them land. It is unclear whether our intelligence services bothered to check why the ship had been mooching around looking for a port to enter.

[@InVinoVeratas]

I never really thought about it, as a person living inland in Canada, but are ships not always regulated and kept in check? I guess I just assumed, but now that I think about it, how do illegal drugs get across the sea... but still isn’t there something in place to keep them in check?

[@Matt19271991]

I remember seeing the chinook flying over my house on it’s way to st athan to pick up the sas... Living local (Barry) you get to see the chinook and c17 flying around but on this day you could tell they were in a rush. To answer the end of the video, yes the sas have a base in st athan but normally stay around cowbridge about 5 minutes away. Love the work you do keep them coming.

[@Luke-nh5yy]

I was waiting for this :)

[@jude_the_apostle]

I heard speculation that the same guys are also planning on seizing an embassy in Hereford

[@Wesinner777]

Hahaaaa...brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

[@smellyfinger684]

Well, they're dead.

[@_Archambaud]

Lol

[@Mr.Nobody01211]

Hey Liveth, There's a chance you won't read this, but I'm willing to take that risk. I might have a few ideas for video's. -Death of Linda Norgrove (October 2010) -Capture of Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame (April 2011) ((capture of a terrorist in Somalia without a shot being fired)) -Operation Octave Fusion (January 2012) -Rescue of Dr. Dilip Joseph (Edward Byers MoH award, however I couldn't find a lot on this op), (December 2012) -Yakla raid, Yemen, 2017 They're all executed by DEVGRU, and I'd love to see a video about them

[@jerry321999]

@livethforevermore, I love this channel! I literally waited with baited breath each new event!

[@nbr1rckr]

Not used to such recent events lol very nicely put together as always.

[@lukeward6742]

Hi LFE, just want to say you are my favourite youtube channel and that this video was great as they always are so keep it up! Can I ask that you do more Victoria Cross winners stories as I'd love to hear more about these British hero's

[@petedavis8701]

Another great operation by British Special Forces, congratulations and thanks to all concerned

[@MissV301]

I am very much enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@ethanjwarren]

I knew as soon as the news dropped that the tanker had issues that Liveth would make a video. Thanks man

[@thesaint8400]

The SBS get into daily firefights in Afghan: No-one cares The SBS arrest a couple of unarmed guys who want to be arrested: KZbin goes nuts.

[@Edward-ry1jk]

Doubt any of their daily firefights in Afghan were widely reported though?

[@saltservice4024]

Hardly anybody in the public realm, knows actively what the SBS do on a day-to-day basis in Afgan. One has to portion out how many people in the U.K care about being in the Afgan war in 2020. Many people still resent Blair to this day for it. A controversial declaration of war, a failed 19 year operation, loss of lives, Afgan is still a mess and it was a waste of tax-payers money, wasn't it.. So then what, we have the minority of people who care about the U.K fighting in Afgan...Oh no wonder it seems hardly any body cares any more, I'm not at all surprised. SBS conduct a largely public operation off the coast of the U.K, the national home of the SBS. Major news outlets are broadcasting and covering about it...Yet you're seemingly upset about it blowing up on KZbin? ...Lol? But there's more, because KZbin barely went nuts. Just look at this video, not even a quarter of a million views.. Yet U.K has a population of 70 million people nearly. Honestly, hardly anybody cares about this either lol, because the operation was a success and non-controversial, nothing to talk about really is there. I honestly don't think you could be any more out of touch with your comment.

[@thesaint8400]

@@saltservice4024 You're taking a KZbin comment very seriously. Relax.

[@saltservice4024]

@@thesaint8400 Funny guy :)

[@thesaint8400]

@@saltservice4024 Just chill out. No need to write big essays and get all up tight. No worries, mate.

[@RMSVA]

I love all your historical videos, but my favorites are those with no casualties.

[@maxflight777]

The Chinook is old, but it’s still such a compelling beast! I admire everyone associated with this operation.

[@harisbennington4058]

Great vid as always

[@zxgopher]

How the shakey’s took the Nave Andromeda in 9 mins in a KZbin vid that’s 7 mins and 23 seconds!! Think about that for a minute (or 9)

[@h7283]

You must be fellow special forces to call the sbs shakies ? Respect!!

[@zxgopher]

@@h7283 No.

[@paulsinclair3401]

They only took 4 minutes to clear up the hijackers in December 2018 in the Thames estuary with operation Buckthorne..... Obviously took longer this time because instead of only using Fleet Air Arm helos, they used FAA & RAF Chinook...... Last time they let the RAF get a look in!

[@Ardass486]

@@zxgopher A bit cheeky, is it not. Your disrespectful informal operational Walt description of a seriously efficient, world top class special forces outfit.

[@zxgopher]

@@Ardass486 Bore off. It’s the opposite

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

A guy shouting out your channel was the top comment on several news videos of this _"Liveth for Evermore video incoming"_ 😂

[@ethansharp6434]

When I had seen this on the news I kept refreshing the subscriptions page waiting for a video on this.

[@rbob2416]

Top quality, as always!

[@jakescarlett722]

I was keeping up with this hour by hour as it unfolded and immediately thought I hope the sbs sort this out. And sort it out they did 🙌

[@notoriousdip5495]

my auntie could see the action from her house in poole! Apparently there were 2 Apache Longbows and a few Chinooks involved flying about. the whole town was buzzing with authorities of various kinds. The Police and home office loved it, like it was a big game, or live action roleplay

[@truthsearcher596]

All at huge expense to the taxpayer when they'd of probably just gave themselves up to two constables.

[@walkingdad6978]

Crisp, clear and exact. Just like the Op. Wonder what will happen to the highjackers now 🤔 Great work, love the style....keep em coming FFE 👍😁

[@officialdad7197]

Cracking video mate.👍

[@timmohoare9905]

I got to watch this from the coast! Was awesome

[@onlyinmalta]

The one plausible reason why "Lifter 2" went to MOD St. Athan was to drop off the team of SFSG operators back to base, who most probably were tasked as being the QRF (quick reaction force) to the SBS operators, and stood by just in case the SBS operators needed assistance or EVAC.

[@JamesLaserpimpWalsh]

Cheers for the upload.

[@CiceroLounge]

Amazing account of the Andromeda operation.

[@mnguy98]

Hijackers: "These people live on an island, they can't stop us!" British Special Forces: "u wot m8" Hijackers: _terrified hijacker noises_

[@z.a.1586]

I just watched the video of The operations Room about this. And now watching it here lol. Keep up the great work!

[@avslope8963]

Another great video 📹 👏

[@stuartkcalvin]

Good piece mate, thanks.

[@richardpatton2502]

With all due respect to the hostages and their families, every single time something like this happens on British territory I think: “Oh yes....we’ll have another glimpse of the best” And I’m not even British...

[@raspytv6684]

@Noah Deamer Lol if that’s a dig at the SBS just remember that SBS are mostly Royal Marines who undergo the Longest most gruelling military training in the world ( 3 X longer than US Marines ) and still have to do 5-7 years active duty before they are “ Hand Picked “ for SBS training , and still 90% fail.

[@husky2297]

@@raspytv6684 I agree with you, but you don’t need to do 5-7 years

[@raspytv6684]

@@husky2297 UKSF operators own words mate. Ant said himself I’ll take their word over yours and anyone’s else’s

[@aiGeis]

@@raspytv6684 meh he's just a US-empire fanboy, as his fellow American I'll apologize on his behalf. Who's training is more difficult, and which group is more exclusive is however, debatable, but that's not a knock against either.

[@hunterm9]

@@raspytv6684 Respect where respect is due, but US SF are extremely varied in training intensity, tactical ability, and subsequently they highly specialized. It's hard to imagine a more varied and competent collection than US SF. The bright and bold SEALs are just the tip of the iceberg, the ones you know much less about are far more advanced in terms of ability (namely, CIA SAD team, Delta Force, Navy FAST). Hell, even within our famed SEALS we have various units with ST6 being the most elite. I don't know much about British SF, but I do know a fair bit (compared to the average civvie, mind you, I'm no expert) about US SF and they're no joke. 617 billion USD may be overkill but it's certainly not with nothing to show for it.

[@sendit2873]

The SBS are some bad ass dudes worked with them some early in the start of war on terror.

[@345mancity]

I live right opposite the RAF base in Odiham, always nice to hear about their Chinooks in action

[@tonypreece9348]

Thank you for doing this operation

[@donlaight5943]

Amazed that the nearest available warship just happened to be at anchor 70 miles away, when there was a fully functioning Naval base so close at hand

[@towlawrian]

sunday night so everyone will have been on leave, the richmond would have been fleet ready escort

[@donlaight5943]

Towlawrian precisely my point. Where are our ships . . .

[@towlawrian]

@@donlaight5943 in port its the weekend

[@COYR-du6fq]

The UK has the the most highly trained and professional military forces in the world. What could possibly go wrong for them ?

[@wookie-zh7go]

Well when b squadron sas were deployed in the Falklands. They were dropped in the ocean. Their kit and weapons were miss dropped and lost. Plus they weren't where they were supposed to be so ... Yeah. But the Argentine commander was smart. He still surrendered xD

[@greenpedal370]

It also has ridiculously liberal asylum rules.

[@clive3490]

We could have had Corbyn as a PM

[@tiagobernardo6807]

As soon as I heard the news on this, I imediatly thought about this fine channel.

[@geetee7154]

Outstanding,as Ben Wallace stated "we can all sleep safely tonight" only because of the dedication to all our men & women of the British armed forces,especially all the " Special Force 's" teams

[@johnkavanagh3830]

Nobody was charged. And immediately released. It was an enormous over reaction by the MOD

[@1066BooBoy]

I live near Poole, and new what was happening because of the news, When I heard the military Helicopters fly over my home, I knew its going to be resolved shortly.

[@thirdhand4780]

This dude starting to upload more often. If possible, I really wanna see a video Operation Black Archer since it was also featured in 'Medal of Honor'

[@5taunch]

Great work as per👍

[@Luke-no3dg]

Soon as I’ve heard this on the news I was like yep can’t wait for this video

[@christophernewman5027]

Tor-kway? Are you British, mate? Apart from that, great. 😊

[@wilbobaggins869]

I was just as offended

[@10super894]

@@wilbobaggins869 Don't be 'Offended...You're Being Defended' By brave warriors who have chosen to do so...Show some respect.

[@wilbobaggins869]

It’s just that I’m from Torquay and he butchered the pronunciation of it. I am proud supporters this country’s armed forces

[@glenmcneill]

His accent is thoroughly British, mid Hertfordshire I'd guess...

[@jiggyman007]

Tor key

[@fumblearound]

When i saw this on the news i thought to myself "its gonna be a great Liveth For Evermore video"...

[@mulder801]

Great video as always. Hope you could do one of my fellow countryman rescue mission; woyla operation. Cheers mate!

[@petelowson5481]

Nice little training exercise for the old SBS.

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Hijackers - We wont let go of control unless you meet our demands. SBS Board Ship - She's all yours boys.

[@NDKY67]

The hijackers can’t have been the sharpest tools in the box, to try and take a ship within a short helicopter’s hop of some of the best trained naval special forces in the world is insanity.

[@Jabberstax]

I remember seeing this on the news. So awesome.

[@c3pno]

Remember seeing the aircraft Coming back into poole after the job was done! I was on my yacht moored up and heard the engine Coming over then watched it lower behind the trees at the base where they probably had a few drinks that night 👍

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

I’ll reiterate a comment I made on the Op Buckthorn video: Seriously, who pulls this shit in European waters? That’s a one way ticket to having every operator from Berlin to Belfast jumping down your throat faster than you can say “congress of Vienna.”

[@Ricksdiner]

I am sure the SBS were thrilled! It was like a day out for them... 7 refugees shouting in a foreign language can be very scary for some people 😆 they were probably just saying hello to the crew like peekaboo 😂 On a serious note a very good training exercise A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS EVERYWHERE

[@andrewwallace9290]

You got this one out quick, excellent stuff. The way you pronounce Torquay is 'different' lol

[@woodybenjam]

Pinned comment above^

[@SamirKhan-yy5gy]

Great video ☺️