Hijacking on High Seas: 21 crew members, including 15 Indians safely evacuated
11 months, 2 weeks 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 crew were successfully rescued by the Indian Navy, with the CEO of Lila Global expressing gratitude to the agencies involved in the rescue. The Indian Navy has heightened maritime surveillance efforts in the Central and North Arabian Sea, reinforcing force levels in response to evolving maritime incidents closer to the Indian exclusive economic zone.

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Coast Guard detains 4 foreigners off Tamil Nadu coast
2 weeks ago

Coast Guard detains 4 foreigners off Tamil Nadu coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Four foreigners have been detained from a boat, approximately 46 nautical miles off the Tamil Nadu coast, defence officials said on Sunday.According to the Defence Public Relations Officer, Chennai, the Indian Coast Guard swiftly carried out the operation with sea-air coordination, when the suspect boat was initially reported by a fishing boat to an ICG Dornier aircraft.Two ICG ships apprehended …

12 crew members of sunken vessel rescued in joint effort by India, Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 days ago

12 crew members of sunken vessel rescued in joint effort by India, Pakistan

The Hindu  

In close collaboration with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea in the early hours of Wednesday. “The 12 crew members, who had abandoned their vessel and taken refuge in a small dinghy, were located, and rescued approximately 270 km west of …

12 Indian Crew Members Rescued From Sunken Ship With Pakistani Agency's Help
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

12 Indian Crew Members Rescued From Sunken Ship With Pakistani Agency's Help

ABP News  

The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 12 crew members of a merchant vessel from the country which sank in the north Arabian Sea during its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Bandar Abbas port in Iran, officials said on Thursday. "This humanitarian search and rescue mission saw a close collaboration between the Indian Coast Guard and PMSA, with both nations' …

Coast Guard rescues 12 Indian crew members of sunken ship with Pak agency's help
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Coast Guard rescues 12 Indian crew members of sunken ship with Pak agency's help

Deccan Chronicle  

Porbandar: The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 12 crew members of a merchant vessel from the country which sank in the north Arabian Sea during its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Bandar Abbas port in Iran, officials said on Thursday. Hence, the Indian Coast Guard carried out the rescue operation in collaboration with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, the …

In joint op with Pak, India rescues 12 crew from sunken ship off Gujarat
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

In joint op with Pak, India rescues 12 crew from sunken ship off Gujarat

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 12 crew members from a vessel that sunk in the north Arabian Sea on Wednesday in a joint operation with Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency. A distress call was received by the Indian Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai, which initiated a rapid response by alerting its regional headquarters in Gandhinagar. After extensive …

Indian, Pakistani Coast Guards jointly rescue 12 Indian fishermen in North Arabian Sea
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian, Pakistani Coast Guards jointly rescue 12 Indian fishermen in North Arabian Sea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Coast Guards of India and Pakistan joined hands to save the lives of 12 Indian fishermen who were left adrift after their vessel sank in the sea. The crew members of the sunken Indian mechanized sailing vessel Al Piranpir were rescued from the North Arabian Sea, the Indian Coast Guard said in a statement on Thursday. “This …

After a 2-hour chase, Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pak ship
1 month ago

After a 2-hour chase, Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pak ship

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Coast Guard ship, Agrim, rescued seven Indian fishermen detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship on Sunday. ICG ship Agrim successfully rescued the 7 Indian fishermen from the Pakistan Maritime Security ship. The Coast Guard said that despite the PMSA ship Nusrat's efforts to return from the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary, Agrim intercepted and persuaded it to release …

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'
1 month ago

India rescues seven fishermen detained by Pakistan Maritime Agency, asserts 'under no circumstances...'

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Indian Coast Guard rescued seven Indian fishermen from a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship after a mid-sea chase near the maritime boundary line. The authorities mentioned that, immediately alerted with the distressed signal, the Coast Guard authorities dispatched a ship on the rescue mission, wherein they persuaded the PMSA ship to release the Indian fisherman. …

Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen from Pakistan maritime security agency
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen from Pakistan maritime security agency

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard ship successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen on November 17, apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. The ICG on Monday said, “At approximately 1530 hours, an ICG Ship on patrol received a distress call from an Indian fishing boat operating near the No-Fishing Zone. The call reported that …

Indian Navy airlifts Chinese mariner from bulk carrier off Mumbai coast | VIDEO
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Navy airlifts Chinese mariner from bulk carrier off Mumbai coast | VIDEO

India TV News  

A critically injured Chinese mariner was successfully airlifted from a bulk carrier by the Indian Navy on Tuesday, according to a senior naval official. Navy’s rapid response In response to the critical situation, the Indian Navy launched a Seaking helicopter from the Indian Naval Air Station Shikra at 5:50 am on Tuesday. Successful airlift Despite these challenging conditions, the naval …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 from stranded fishing boat near Kochi
5 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 from stranded fishing boat near Kochi

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued stranded fishing boat Aashni and its crew of 11 people off the Kochi coast amid challenging weather conditions due to heavy rainfall, the ministry of defence said. An Indian Fishing Boat 'Aashni' after being rescued by personnel of Indian Coast Guard, with 11 crew onboard amid heavy rain The boat was stuck 80 …

Indian Navy again turns into saviour, rescues 22 Indians among 30 crew from Panama-flagged crude oil tanker
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy again turns into saviour, rescues 22 Indians among 30 crew from Panama-flagged crude oil tanker

India TV News  

In a major development, the Indian Navy on Sunday said it averted an incident involving an attack on Panama-flagged crude oil tanker MV Andromeda Star PM on April 26. Indian Navy turns saviour It is worth mentioning that cargo vessels have been subject to attack ever since Israel and Hamas were entangled in the war in October last year. The …

Indian woman crew member on Iran-hijacked ship returns
8 months ago

Indian woman crew member on Iran-hijacked ship returns

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian woman crew member Ann Tessa Joseph has returned home to Kerala after being freed from the cargo ship captured by Iran last week. India is working to secure the release of the other 16 Indian crew members on board the ship. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Ann Tessa Joseph, a deck cadet from Thrissur, landed …

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship

Hindustan Times  

Indian authorities will be allowed to meet the 17 Indian crew members of an Israel-affiliated cargo vessel that was seized by Iranian commandoes in the Gulf of Hormuz over the weekend, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said. The readout said Jaishankar “expressed his concern about the situation of the 17 Indian crew members in the ship seized by Iran” …

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy hands over nine pirates to Mumbai Police

The Hindu  

All the nine Somalians apprehended in a recent anti-piracy operation have been handed over to the Mumbai police, the Navy said in a release on Thursday. They were brought to India on April 3, days after the Navy arrested them for hijacking an Iranian fishing vessel with 23 Pakistani crew members off the Somalia coast, a Navy official said. “Robust …

Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 pirates being brought to city for legal action
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 pirates being brought to city for legal action

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the Indian Navy forced nine pirates to surrender and rescued a hijacked fishing vessel and its 23-member Pakistani crew under an anti-piracy operation at sea, the Navy on Saturday said the surrendered pirates are being brought to India for further legal action under the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022. Navy rescues Pakistani crew from hijacked vessel, 9 …

9 Pirates Indian Navy After Rescuing Iranian Vessel Al-Kambar 23 Pakistani nationals Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

9 Pirates Indian Navy After Rescuing Iranian Vessel Al-Kambar 23 Pakistani nationals Arabian Sea

ABP News  

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Al-Kambar, and its 23-member Pakistani crew in an anti-piracy operation at sea. "The crew comprising 23 Pakistani nationals were given a thorough medical checkup prior to clearing the boat to continue with her fishing activities," the Navy stated. The crew comprising 23 Pakistani nationals were given a thorough… https://t.co/APEyIWmU9e pic.twitter.com/c6TbfL4Jrc — …

Nine pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Indian Navy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nine pirates being brought to India to face legal action: Indian Navy

The Hindu  

A day after rescuing a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its 23-member Pakistani crew under an anti-piracy operation at sea, the Indian Navy on March 30 said the nine surrendered pirates are being brought to India for further legal action. The Indian Navy's specialist teams have completed sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of fishing vessel Al-Kambar, according to a statement shared …

Pakistani crew of rescued Iranian vessel thanks Navy with ’India Zindabad’ slogans; 9 armed Somali pirates held
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani crew of rescued Iranian vessel thanks Navy with ’India Zindabad’ slogans; 9 armed Somali pirates held

Live Mint  

23-member Pakistani crew of hijacked Iranian fishing vessel thanked the Indian Navy for rescuing them and raised 'India Zindabad' slogans on Saturday after the force, under an anti-piracy operation at sea, protected them from nine armed pirates. According to a statement shared by Indian Navy's spokesperson, the nine surrendered pirates are being brought to India for further legal action under …

Navy rescues 23 Pakistan crew from hijacked Iranian ship
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy rescues 23 Pakistan crew from hijacked Iranian ship

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing ship operated by a 23-strong Pakistani crew. The Indian Navy said the pirates on board the ship were made to surrender and the Pakistani crew was rescued. "Indian Naval specialist teams are presently undertaking thorough sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of the FV in order to escort her to a safe …

Indian Navy ships free hijacked Iranian fishing vessel off Somalia, rescue Pakistani nationals
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Fishermen From Somali Pirates In Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Fishermen From Somali Pirates In Arabian Sea

News 18  

The Indian Navy rescued at least 23 Pakistani fishermen from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. After more than 12 hrs of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked FV were forced to surrender.… https://t.co/2q3Ihgk1jn pic.twitter.com/E2gtTDHVKu — SpokespersonNavy March 29, 2024 The Indian Navy, without any bloodshed, coerced the …

Indian Navy deploys warships to thwart piracy attack involving Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy deploys warships to thwart piracy attack involving Iranian fishing vessel in Arabian Sea

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy said two Indian Naval ships were deployed to intercept a "hijacked" Iranian fishing vessel reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The Indian Navy spokesperson took to microblogging site X and said, "Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al Kamar 786' late evening on Mar 28, approx 90 nm South …

Indian Navy hands over 35 Somalian pirates to Mumbai Police
9 months 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 …

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

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

Indian Navy rescues crew members and recaptures Somali pirate ship
9 months ago

Indian Navy rescues crew members and recaptures Somali pirate ship

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Indian navy said it …

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

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

INS Kolkata secures release of 17 crew of merchant vessel turned pirate vessel Ruen, 35 pirates surrender
9 months, 1 week 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. …

Indian Navy coerces 35 pirates to surrender, rescues 17 crew members
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy coerces 35 pirates to surrender, rescues 17 crew members

India TV News  

The Indian warship INS Kolkata on Saturday coerced 35 pirates to surrender and safely evacuated 17 crew members from the pirate vessel in a succesful mission, the Indian Navy said in an official statement. In the action to safely rescue the crew members and take full control of the distressed vessel, the operation was supported by the Indian warship INS …

Indian Navy conducts daring rescue operation of 21 crew after Houthi targets vessel in Gulf of Aden I WATCH
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy conducts daring rescue operation of 21 crew after Houthi targets vessel in Gulf of Aden I WATCH

India TV News  

Setting another example of fearlessness, the Indian Navy on Wednesday rescued 21 crew members including an Indian national after their cargo vessel was attacked by a missile by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. In a social media post, the Indian Navy said that INS Kolkata rescued the crew using "integral helicopter and boats". One Indian crew also …

Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from Iranian fishing vessel, extends medical aid to crew
10 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from Iranian fishing vessel, extends medical aid to crew

India TV News  

Amid a series of attacks on cargo vessels, the Indian Navy has again swung into action after Iranian FV Ameen, operating East of Duqm, sustained damages allegedly due to a collision with a merchant vessel. Responding to the distress call from the Fishing Vessel, an Indian Naval ship, mission deployed in the North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, provided …

Navy secures release of fishing vessel with crew of 11 Iranians, 8 Pakistanis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy secures release of fishing vessel with crew of 11 Iranians, 8 Pakistanis

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Omaril, off the east coast of Somalia on February 2 and ensured the release of the crew — 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals — along with the boat. Navy proactively engaging to promote maritime security Seven incidents of hijacking of vessels on high seas by pirates …

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia, rescues Iranian, Pakistani crew members
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia, rescues Iranian, Pakistani crew members

India TV News  

Indian Navy said that an information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel FV Omari was monitored on January 31 and Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area, successfully located FV Omari and INS Sharada, deployed for anti-piracy mission in the region was diverted to intercept the boat. “INS Sharada intercepted the vessel in early hours of February 2 and …

Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for rescuing them from Somali pirates | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for rescuing them from Somali pirates | WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Days after Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra intercepted two vessels and rescued two hijacked vessels from Somali pirates, the Pakistani and Iranian crew of the ships thanked the Indian Navy for saving them from the pirates. Navy rescues Sri Lankan fishing vessel Meanwhile, the Indian Navy also successfully intercepted and rescued a hijacked Sri Lankan fishing vessel near …

India’s navy rescues two hijacked boats. British military warns of two pirate groups in Indian Ocean
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s navy rescues two hijacked boats. British military warns of two pirate groups in Indian Ocean

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s naval forces rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and freed its 19-member Pakistani crew off the east coast of Somalia, a navy statement said Tuesday. The navy said in a separate statement it rescued the Sri Lankan vessel, Lorenzo Putha 04, after three pirates hijacked it 955 nautical miles east of Somalia’s capital, …

Indian Navy foils hijacking bid by Somali pirates, rescues 19 Pakistan nationals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy foils hijacking bid by Somali pirates, rescues 19 Pakistan nationals

The Hindu  

In the second successful intervention within 36 hours and neutralising a hijack situation, Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra, deployed in the Gulf of Aden, rescued Iranian-flagged Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew of 19 Pakistani nationals from 11 Somali Pirates off the East Coast of Somalia. Having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, the warship has …

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani crew onboard vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in Arabian Sea
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistani crew onboard vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in Arabian Sea

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has carried out a second successful anti-piracy operation rescuing 19 crew members and a vessel from armed Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, the spokesperson said on Tuesday. The INS Sumitra thwarted the piracy attempt on FV Iman off the east coast of Somalia, rescuing fishing vessel Al Naeemi and 19 Pakistani nationals from …

In 2nd Anti-Piracy Op, Indian Navy's INS Sumitra Rescues 19 Pakistani Crew Members From Somali Pirates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

In 2nd Anti-Piracy Op, Indian Navy's INS Sumitra Rescues 19 Pakistani Crew Members From Somali Pirates

News 18  

In yet another daring operation in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy’s warship, INS Sumitra, rescued 19 Pakistani crew members onboard an Iran-flagged fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, from armed Somalian pirates. #INSSumitra Carries out 2nd Successful #AntiPiracy Ops – Rescuing 19 Crew members & Vessel from Somali Pirates.Having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, the warship has carried out …

Navy turns saviour in Gulf of Aden yet again, rescues Iranian vessel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy turns saviour in Gulf of Aden yet again, rescues Iranian vessel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy’s prompt action in response to a distress signal from an Iranian vessel has led to the rescue of a hijacked vessel and its crew. The Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sumitra, while deployed for Anti-Piracy Operations along the East coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, received a distress call about the hijacking …

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistan sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued fishing vessel Al Naeemi and 19 crew, all Pakistani nationals, from 11 Somali pirates, along the East Coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden on Monday. INS Sumitra, the indigenous offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, had been deployed for anti-piracy and maritime security operations east of Somalia …

Indian Navy thwarts hijacking bid off Somali coast, rescues Iranian vessel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy thwarts hijacking bid off Somali coast, rescues Iranian vessel

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy on Monday said that its offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra responded to a distress call from an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel hijacked off the Somali coast, and the swift response “coerced the pirates” to release the boat and the crew held hostage. READ | Houthi attack: Marlin Luanda captain thanks Indian Navy for helping douse fire The development …

Indian Navy ship INS Sumitra foils hijack attempt on fishing vessel
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy ship INS Sumitra foils hijack attempt on fishing vessel

The Hindu  

A swift response by an Indian Navy ship, INS Sumitra, deployed in the Gulf of Aden ensured that a hijack situation quickly was resolved ensuring safe release of the hijacked fishing vessel and its crew. “INS Sumitra, on anti-piracy operations along the East coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, responded to a distress message regarding hijacking of an …

Indian and Seychelles forces separately rescue two fishing boats hijacked by Somali pirates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian and Seychelles forces separately rescue two fishing boats hijacked by Somali pirates

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Indian and Seychelles forces separately rescued Monday two fishing vessels hijacked by Somali pirates and freed 23 crew members from Iran and Sri Lanka, both countries said in statements. The Seychelles’ defense forces and coast guard rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen whose vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates two days earlier while the Indian navy said …

Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews: Official
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by Somali pirates with fishermen, 17 crews: Official

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major development, Indian Defence officials on Monday said that the Navy warship INS Sumitra has rescued fishermen hijacked by Somali pirates 700 nautical miles west of Kochi in the Arabian Sea. Mission deployed Indian Naval ships on anti-piracy & Maritime Security Operations in the Indian Ocean Region symbolise Indian Navy’s resolve towards safety of all vessels …

Merchant ship with 22 Indians onboard hit by missile, captain praises Navy's rescue efforts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Merchant ship with 22 Indians onboard hit by missile, captain praises Navy's rescue efforts

India TV News  

Red Sea attacks: Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call from British oil tanker MV Merlin Luanda on Friday after it was struck by a missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, and has been deployed to the Gulf of Aden to assist the vessel, said the Navy in a statement. The United …

Indian Navy’s destroyer responds to distress call from drone-hit merchant vessel in Gulf of Eden
11 months ago

Indian Navy’s destroyer responds to distress call from drone-hit merchant vessel in Gulf of Eden

The Hindu  

Even as the U.S.-led coalition continued strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen, meant to “degrade” their capabilities, the drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden continued. In the latest incident, the Indian Navy’s destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by Marshall Island-flagged merchant vessel m.v.Genco Picardy following a drone attack …

'We are 'proactively' deploying fleet to keep pirates at bay': Indian Navy
11 months, 1 week ago

'We are 'proactively' deploying fleet to keep pirates at bay': Indian Navy

Firstpost  

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Hari Kumar on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is taking proactive measures to counter piracy threats by strategically deploying its fleet to prevent pirate activities and restrict them to their waters, He made these remarks after introducing the indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle by Adani Defence and Aerospace for the Navy. Without …

‘Courageous mission’: PM Modi on Navy thwarting hijack bid in Arabian Sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Courageous mission’: PM Modi on Navy thwarting hijack bid in Arabian Sea

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the swift actions of the Indian Navy in thwarting a hijacking attempt on a merchant vessel in North Arabian Sea. Indian Navy's rescue of merchant vessel The marine commandos of the Indian Navy successfully saved 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the seized MV Lila Norfolk, a Liberian-flagged vessel, on Friday in …

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