He stands by his account of the ship's takeover by Somali pirates even if most of his crew has a different view, the Maersk Alabama's captain says.

16 of the 19 crew members on board the cargo ship when it was commandeered off the coast of Africa a year ago fault the book, "A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS and Dangerous Days at Sea," for making Capt. Richard Phillips appear heroic rather than incompetent, the Boston Herald reported on Thursday.

Phillips told the Herald in a phone interview from his Vermont home, "I stand by the book. I was just doing my job, and I've always said that."

The captain's account is "totally contradictory from talking to the crew, and I've talked to many of the crew members," Michael Forbes, a Philadelphia lawyer who spoke for the dissident crew members, said.

Among the bones of contention are Phillips' saying he took action after a crew member warned of an approaching boat. According to the crew, he ignored the warnings.

It is also claimed by him that he sent the crew to a safe room after the attack started. But according to the crew they hid in a makeshift shelter as there was no safe room.

Phillips blames the media for not giving the crew members the plaudits they deserve.

Phillips said, "The media made it out to be me when it was me and my crew."

The captain's efforts, to spread the glory, however are questioned by Forbes.

Forbes further said, "I'd like to say, how many times has he been quoted giving any praise or credit to the crew. He's not once reached out to the crew. He portrays them as hired help." (With Inputs from Agencies)