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9 months ago

The Indian (Destiny in the) Ocean

In March, the Indian Navy took control of a bulk carrier – MV Ruen – that had been hijacked by Somali pirates in December. But looking at the past from a bird’s eye view, even this point turns out to be irrelevant – those Indian kingdoms that did have access to the sea also very rarely possessed a navy capable …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy ships free hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia, rescue Pakistani nationals

The Hindu

Indian Naval ships Sumedha and Trishulintercepted and freed a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, Al-Kambar, off Somalia after forcing the pirates to surrender, the Navy said late on March 29. “Indian Naval specialist teams are presently undertaking thorough sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of the FV in order to escort her to a safe area for resuming normal fishing activities.” Al-Kambar was …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Somali pirates used an Iranian fishing vessel to hijack MV Ruen

The Hindu

New details that have come to light reveal that the pirate mother ship that was used to hijack Malta-flagged merchant vessel MV Ruen on December 14 was itself an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Ashkaan with 24 Pakistani crew members. Al Ashkaan was hijacked earlier on November 29, 2023, near Socotra Island off the coast of Yemen and used for the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy steps up vigil amid piracy threat

The Hindu

The 35 pirates who were apprehended from pirate vessel Ruen during a 40-hour operation last week were brought to Mumbai and handed over to the police for prosecution, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar said on Saturday. He also announced that the Indian Navy’s maritime security operations under the aegis of Operation Sankalp in the Gulf of Aden …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy hands over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai Police

Live Mint

Indian Navy, who recently captured 35 Somalian Pirates, handed to Mumbai Police on Saturday following fulfilling formalities of Customs and Immigration. Recently, the Indian Navy rescued 17 crew members of the vessel MV Ruen during an anti-piracy operation and captured 35 Somalian pirates. Based on the information, the Indian Navy directed INS Kolkata to intercept Pirate Ship Ruen. The Indian …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

'45 Indians Among 110 Lives Saved': Navy on 'Unsafe Sea' as 35 Somali Pirates Who Hijacked Merchant Ship Reach Mumbai

News 18

The Indian warship INS Kolkata, carrying 35 pirates apprehended in an operation off the coast of Somalia, reached Mumbai on Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/026aup7Udc — ANI March 23, 2024 Addressing media over the issue of ‘unsafe sea’, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said, “More than 90 maritime incidents have happened from November to March… This includes both …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy's capture of pirate ship showcases India's world-class special forces: Analysts

New Indian Express

WASHINGTON: The Indian Navy's dramatic rescue of a commercial ship from pirates off Somalia's coast shows how India's military has developed special forces capabilities on par with some of the world's best, according to Western analysts. The Indian Navy seized MV Ruen, a former Maltese-flagged bulk carrier, rescued 17 hostages and captured 35 armed pirates in the nearly 40-hour operation …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

35 captured Somalian pirates heading to Mumbai

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Indian Navy ship INS Kolkata—a ship of the western naval command which was deployed in the Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy operations—will arrive in Mumbai on Saturday morning with 35 pirates on board who will be handed over to the Yellow Gate police, said a naval spokesperson. 35 captured Somalian pirates heading to Mumbai The pirates were nabbed on …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's reply after Bulgarian president lauds ‘brave’ Indian Navy for ‘MV Ruen’ rescue operation

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India is committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region after Bulgarian President Rumen Radev thanked him for the Indian Navy rescuing his country's ship and crew. Pirates detained by the Indian navy during a rescue operation for the hijacked ship MV Ruen sit on …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar's 'what friends are for' reply to Bulgaria minister after Navy rescues MV Ruen

Hindustan Times

Bulgaria's deputy prime minister on Sunday thanked India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar for rescuing the hijacked vessel MV Ruen from pirates which had Bulgarian nationals on board. "INS Kolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender and ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members in …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy’s 40-hour operation | Pirates shot down Navy’s drone, Marine Commandos airdropped

The Hindu

March 17, 2024 07:55 pm | Updated March 19, 2024 04:26 pm IST - NEW DELHI: As destroyer INS Kolkata intercepted merchant vessel-turned pirate vessel Ruen in the morning of March 15 and confirmed the presence of armed pirates through a ship-launched drone, the drone was shot down, the Navy said on Sunday, sharing details on the over 40-hour operation …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

How Indian Navy’s warship, drones, aircraft, and MARCOs forced Somali pirates to surrender?

Live Mint

Bulk cargo vessel Ruen, which was hijacked by pirates three months ago, was rescued in a joint operation carried out by Indian Navy's INS Kolkata with the support of INS Subhadra, High Altitude Long Endurance drones, P8I maritime patrol aircraft, and MARCOS PRAHARs. INS Kolkata carried out the 40-hour-long operation by sailing almost 2600 km from the shores of the …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Resolved to reinforcing peace in Indian Ocean: Navy after seizing hijacked ship from Somali pirates

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A day after capturing 35 Somali pirates and freeing 17 hostages held by them in a dramatic operation, the Indian Navy on Sunday said the action reflects its resolve to reinforcing peace and stability in the Indian Ocean and thwarting resurgence of piracy in the region. The Navy seized former Maltese-flagged merchant vessel Ruen on Saturday around 2,600 …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

INS Kolkata secures release of 17 crew of merchant vessel turned pirate vessel Ruen, 35 pirates surrender

The Hindu

In an end to the episode of the merchant vessel turned pirate vessel Ruen, Indian Navy destroyer INS Kolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender and ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members on Saturday evening from the pirate vessel without any injury, the Navy said late on Saturday. …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Naval forces in the Indian Ocean save two boats from Somali pirates

Firstpost

Indian sailors saved an Iranian boat, and commandos from the Seychelles freed a Sri Lankan trawler, according to a statement released by Indian Ocean naval forces on Monday. “The fishing vessel had been boarded by pirates and the crew taken as hostages,” Indian navy spokesman Commander Vivek Madhwal said, adding that the warship intercepted the boat and then worked to …

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1 year ago

Hijacking on High Seas: 21 crew members, including 15 Indians safely evacuated

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: In a daring operation, the Indian Navy's elite special operation force, MARCOS, successfully boarded the hijacked Liberian-flagged commercial bulk carrier MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. Responding swiftly, the Indian Navy launched a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and diverted the destroyer INS Chennai to assist the hijacked vessel. The cargo vessel, owned by Lila Global, and its …

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1 year ago

Navy says hijacking foiled after rescuing crew, including Indians, on distressed ship

India Today

In a swift operation, the Indian Navy on Friday rescued all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, onboard the distressed cargo vessel off Somalia coast. The merchant vessel sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on the evening of January 4, the Indian Navy statement said. The …

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1 year ago

Navy steps up surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden

The Hindu

The Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain “mission deployed” for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations. “The Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security situation in north/ central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden,” it said in a statement. “Indian naval ships and aircraft remain mission deployed for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime …

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1 year ago

Shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian exclusive zone: Indian Navy

Live Mint

The Indian Navy said on Sunday that the piracy incident on MV Ruen and drone attack on MV Chem Pluto "indicate a shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian EEZ." "The piracy incident on MV Ruen approximately 700 nautical miles from the Indian coast and the recent drone attack on MV Chem Pluto, approximately 220 nautical miles South West of …

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1 year ago

A British sea monitoring agency says another vessel has been hijacked near Somalia

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Another vessel has been hijacked near the coast of Somalia, a British sea trade monitoring agency said Friday, raising more concerns that Somali pirates are active again, nearly a decade after they caused chaos for international shipping. A dhow trading vessel was seized by heavily armed people near the town of Eyl off the coast …

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1 year ago

The EU’s naval force says a cargo ship hijacked last week has moved toward the coast of Somalia

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A Maltese-flagged merchant ship that was hijacked last week in the Arabian Sea with 18 crew on board is now off the coast of Somalia, the European Union’s maritime security force said Tuesday. The bulk carrier Ruen remains under the control of the hijackers, whose identity and demands are unknown, the EU Naval Force said …

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1 year ago

Indian Navy Deploys Warships Off Coast of Aden to Enhance Naval Security Against Houthi Militia

News 18

India has deployed two guided-missile destroyers off the coast of Aden as part of maritime security in the northern Arabian Sea. The US, on the other hand, has introduced a multinational naval force to protect merchant ships from Iran-backed Houthi militia in the Red Sea. India has sent another stealth guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata to boost the maritime security …

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1 year ago

Indian Navy helps evacuate injured crew member from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea

India TV News

Indian Navy warship INS Kochi helped rescue an injured crew member from a Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen that was hijacked in the Arabian Sea, according to officials. "The injured crew member was medically managed onboard the Indian Navy ship but due to urgent medical attention required, which was beyond the scope of the ship, he has been transferred ashore to …

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1 year ago

Bulk carrier hijacked by Somali pirates as experts fear a Houthi alliance

The Telegraph

A Maltese-flagged bulk carrier hijacked by Somali pirates is heading towards Yemen, triggering fears they are co-operating with Houthi rebels. Sophisticated raid Maritime experts fear the route being taken by the seven-year-old carrier is an indication that Somali pirates are working in concert with Houthi rebels, who have targeted shipping routes in protest at the Israeli-Hamas war. On Nov 19, …

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The Indian (Destiny in the) Ocean

Indian Navy ships free hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia, rescue Pakistani nationals

Somali pirates used an Iranian fishing vessel to hijack MV Ruen

Navy steps up vigil amid piracy threat

Indian Navy hands over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai Police

'45 Indians Among 110 Lives Saved': Navy on 'Unsafe Sea' as 35 Somali Pirates Who Hijacked Merchant Ship Reach Mumbai

Indian Navy's capture of pirate ship showcases India's world-class special forces: Analysts

35 captured Somalian pirates heading to Mumbai

PM Modi's reply after Bulgarian president lauds ‘brave’ Indian Navy for ‘MV Ruen’ rescue operation

Jaishankar's 'what friends are for' reply to Bulgaria minister after Navy rescues MV Ruen

Indian Navy’s 40-hour operation | Pirates shot down Navy’s drone, Marine Commandos airdropped

How Indian Navy’s warship, drones, aircraft, and MARCOs forced Somali pirates to surrender?

Resolved to reinforcing peace in Indian Ocean: Navy after seizing hijacked ship from Somali pirates

INS Kolkata secures release of 17 crew of merchant vessel turned pirate vessel Ruen, 35 pirates surrender

Naval forces in the Indian Ocean save two boats from Somali pirates

Hijacking on High Seas: 21 crew members, including 15 Indians safely evacuated

Navy says hijacking foiled after rescuing crew, including Indians, on distressed ship

Navy steps up surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden

Shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian exclusive zone: Indian Navy

A British sea monitoring agency says another vessel has been hijacked near Somalia

The EU’s naval force says a cargo ship hijacked last week has moved toward the coast of Somalia

Indian Navy Deploys Warships Off Coast of Aden to Enhance Naval Security Against Houthi Militia

Indian Navy helps evacuate injured crew member from hijacked ship in Arabian Sea

Bulk carrier hijacked by Somali pirates as experts fear a Houthi alliance