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world-news-security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indian Navy Thwarts Hijack Attempt, Rescues Sailors Off Somalia Coast"

The Indian Navy successfully rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the Liberian-flagged merchant vessel MV Lila Norfolk after an attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea. The crew had sent a distress call, reporting the boarding of armed personnel, which led to the deployment of the warship INS Chennai and a naval aircraft to intercept the vessel. No pirates were found on board during the "sanitisation" operations. This incident comes amid a recent increase in piracy attacks in the region, prompting heightened surveillance by the Indian Navy.

via Al Jazeera English|

##arabiansea #hijackattempt

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indian Navy Thwarts Hijacking Attempt, Deploys Forces in Arabian Sea"

The Indian Navy successfully intercepted and boarded a hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel, the MV Lila Norfolk, in the Arabian Sea. The operation was launched after the ship, with at least 15 Indian crew members, was reported hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The navy's warship INS Chennai conducted "sanitisation" operations on the vessel. This incident comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region, with naval focus shifting from the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea, leading to increased naval surveillance by India in the Arabian Sea.

via Reuters.com|

##arabiansea #hijackedvessel

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Indian Navy Counters Hijack Attempt on Liberian Bulk Carrier with Ship and Aircraft Deployment"

The Indian Navy has dispatched the INS Chennai and a patrol aircraft to the Arabian Sea in response to a hijacking attempt on a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, the MV Lila Norfolk. The vessel, which had 15 Indian crew members aboard, reported being boarded by armed individuals. The crew retreated to a strong room and maintained control of the ship. The Indian Navy has established contact with the crew, ensuring their safety, and is coordinating with other agencies to monitor the situation. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which raises concerns about regional maritime security amidst recent attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels.

via The Associated Press|

##arabiansea #indiannavy

world-news-security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indian Navy Ramps Up Arabian Sea Patrols in Response to Rising Ship Attacks"

The Indian Navy has ramped up its maritime surveillance and security operations in the Arabian Sea due to a rise in attacks on merchant vessels, including suspected drone strikes. Task groups with destroyers and frigates are deployed for maritime security and assistance, with enhanced aerial surveillance by patrol aircraft and RPAs. The Navy is coordinating with the Indian Coast Guard to ensure complete maritime domain awareness and protect the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Recent incidents, such as the attacks on MV Chem Pluto and MV Ruen, have brought attention to the increasing maritime threats closer to India's EEZ. The US has accused Iran of a drone attack on a vessel, which Iran denies, while the Indian Navy remains committed to safeguarding merchant shipping in the region.

via IndiaTimes|

##arabiansea #droneattacks