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 Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency and British maritime security firm Ambrey said they had received reports of vessels being struck in the Red Sea near Yemen's Aden and a fire breaking out aboard. The Houthi military spokesperson said naval forces carried out an operation targeting the "British" tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden, causing a fire to break out. Captain praises Navy's rescue efforts The Captain of the merchant vessel thanked the Indian Navy for helping to extinguish the fire onboard the ship.

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Indian Navy rescues oil tanker crew in Oman
5 months ago

Indian Navy rescues oil tanker crew in Oman

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy’s destroyer INS Teg, which is currently conducting an operational turnaround in the area, was dispatched to provide SAR support at short notice, according to officials According to officials, the Indian Navy's P8I is also helping with the hunt for survivors A merchant vessel with thirteen Indian crew members on board collapsed, prompting the Indian Navy to send …

Red Sea rescue mission: Indian ship captain, crew win ‘exceptional bravery’ awards for rescue
5 months, 1 week ago

Red Sea rescue mission: Indian ship captain, crew win ‘exceptional bravery’ awards for rescue

The Hindu  

Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew of an oil tanker have been named among the winners of the International Maritime Organisation 2024 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for their “extraordinary courage” shown in a Red Sea rescue mission. Captain Rawat and his crew were declared winners by the IMO on July 10 for the "determination and endurance" demonstrated while …

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 …

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 …

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'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 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 …

Vantage | How Indian Navy's rescue acts add to India's growing stature
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vantage | How Indian Navy's rescue acts add to India's growing stature

Firstpost  

The Indian Navy has shown its valour once again; it has rescued 19 Pakistani fishermen from the clutches of Somali pirates. Again, the Indian Navy had rescued some Iranians aboard an Iran-flagged fishing vessel called the Iman from Somali pirates. So when the Iranians gave the distress call, the INS Sumitra set off in pursuit and caught up to the …

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, …

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 …

Experts hail India’s swift response to rescue ship under Houthi attack, points out Chinese inaction
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts hail India’s swift response to rescue ship under Houthi attack, points out Chinese inaction

Op India  

Experts and distinguished voices from across the world heaped praise on India after the Indian Navy merchant vessel INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by merchant vessel Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden, which caught fire after a suspected drone strike by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Among the emerging great powers fascinating to see how India has risen …

Indian Navy helps oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy helps oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Responding swiftly to a distress call, the Indian Navy's warship INS Visakhapatnam moved to aid the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Marlin Luanda, which was engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Aden. INS Visakhapatnam, a guided missile destroyer deployed in the Gulf of Aden, promptly answered the distress call from MV Marlin Luanda on January 26 night, according …

'We Are On Fire': UK Oil Tanker Sends Distress Message After Houthi Attack; Indian Navy Responds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'We Are On Fire': UK Oil Tanker Sends Distress Message After Houthi Attack; Indian Navy Responds

News 18  

The fire on the merchant vessel Marlin Luanda, caused by a Houthi strike, has now been extinguished. After a distress message from the ship’s captain, USS Carney, the French Navy Frigate FS Alsace and the Indian Navy Frigate INS Visakhapatnam responded quickly, providing critical firefighting material and assistance to the civilian crew. pic.twitter.com/jdo4564Jlg— Warfare Analysis January 27, 2024 “Yesterday, the …

Navy's MARCOS rescue 21 sailors from 'hijacked' ship; Watch dramatic footage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy's MARCOS rescue 21 sailors from 'hijacked' ship; Watch dramatic footage

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy's marine commandos have rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea. Responding to a distress call to British authorities from Liberian flagged MV Lila Norfolk saying five-six armed men were trying to hijack the vessel, Navy's elite commandos intercepted the ship, approached and boarded it and rescued …

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 …

Navy Intercepts Merchant Vessel After Hijack Bid; Commandos Rescue 21 Crew Members
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy Intercepts Merchant Vessel After Hijack Bid; Commandos Rescue 21 Crew Members

News 18  

In a big success for the Indian Navy in international waters, its elite marine commandos on Friday rescued 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea and sanitised it in a swift operation. The sanitisation operations are still on: Indian Navy officials pic.twitter.com/fJz02HSExV— ANI January 5, 2024 “All 21 crew, including 15 Indians …

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

Indian Navy comes to the rescue of ship facing hijack threat in Arabian Sea
1 year ago

Indian Navy comes to the rescue of ship facing hijack threat in Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy on December 16 said it swiftly responded to a maritime incident in the Arabian Sea involving the hijacking of a Malta-flagged vessel with 18 crew members on board. “Responding swiftly to the developing situation, the Indian Navy diverted its naval maritime patrol aircraft undertaking surveillance in the area and its warship on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf …

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday successfully repatriated a Bangladeshi fishing boat ‘Allahar Daan’ alongwith 20 Bangladeshi fishermen. The boat and it's crew was handed over by ICGS Sarojini Naidu to the Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship Shadhin Bangla at the international maritime boundary line. The boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by …

Fire on board oil tanker brought under control with India’s help: Lankan Navy
4 years, 3 months ago

Fire on board oil tanker brought under control with India’s help: Lankan Navy

The Hindu  

The fire on board an oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s coast has been brought under control with India’s help and it was towed to the deep sea away from land, the Navy said on Saturday. The Sri Lankan Navy on Friday confirmed that a Filipino sailor died in the boiler explosion in the engine room of the Panama registered tanker …

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