18 Indians on board Hong-Kong vessel kidnapped off Nigerian coast: Ship tracking agency
5 years, 1 month ago

18 Indians on board Hong-Kong vessel kidnapped off Nigerian coast: Ship tracking agency

India TV News  

Eighteen Indians on board a Hong Kong-flagged vessel were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast, said a global agency tracking maritime developments in the region. Sources said that following the reports of kidnapping of the Indians, the Indian mission in Nigeria has approached the African nation's authorities for help to ascertain the details and rescue the abducted Indians. According to ARX Maritime, which tracks movements of ships, said on its website that the ship was taken over by pirates on Monday and 19 people on board the vessel were kidnapped out of which 18 were Indians. ARX Maritime provides commercial risk management for vessels trading in high-risk areas.

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

Indian Navy rescues crew members and recaptures Somali pirate ship
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India’s navy rescues two hijacked boats. British military warns of two pirate groups in Indian Ocean
11 months, 1 week 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’s destroyer responds to distress call from drone-hit merchant vessel in Gulf of Eden
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

First video of Indians rescued by Navy from pirates-hijacked ship surfaces: ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’
1 year ago

First video of Indians rescued by Navy from pirates-hijacked ship surfaces: ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’

Hindustan Times  

The first visuals of the rescued Indian crew, who were onboard the hijacked Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lili Norfolk, emerged online on Saturday. The MARCOs commandos rescued all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the bulk carrier after boarding it from a warship, INS Chennai, in the swift operation that followed after around five to six armed pirates attempted to …

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

All 21 crew members including 15 Indians evacuated from hijacked ship in north Arabian Sea
1 year ago

All 21 crew members including 15 Indians evacuated from hijacked ship in north Arabian Sea

Firstpost  

All 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, on board a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier hijacked in the Arabian Sea were safely evacuated, the Indian Navy said Friday, after its marine commandoes intercepted the vessel and carried out sanitation. “Indian Navy’s swift response to the hijacking attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. “The sudden revival in ship hijacking …

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

Indian navy evacuated 21 crew members from a bulk carrier targeted by hijackers in the Arabian Sea
1 year ago

Indian navy evacuated 21 crew members from a bulk carrier targeted by hijackers in the Arabian Sea

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian navy commandos safely evacuated 21 crew members from a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier involved in a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea, the navy said Friday. The MV Lila Norfolk sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitoring portal that said five or six armed people had boarded the vessel Thursday evening, the navy …

Indian Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
1 year ago

Indian Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

In a positive end to a hijacking attempt in the North Arabian Sea, Indian Navy MARCOS on Friday evening secured and safely evacuated all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from the merchant vessel Lila Norfolk after it came under a hijacking attempt. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by the Indian …

Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
1 year ago

Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt

Al Jazeera  

The navy says its commandos boarded the warship to render assistance after the vessel issued a hijacking distress call. India’s navy said its commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea, and that it had not found any pirates on board. The navy said its forces were carrying out …

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

Cargo ship with 15 Indians onboard hijacked off Somalia, Navy deploys warship
1 year ago

Cargo ship with 15 Indians onboard hijacked off Somalia, Navy deploys warship

India Today  

A Liberian-flagged ship was hijacked near the coast of Somalia, with 15 Indian crew members on board. Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on plane and communication has been established with the crew who were in a safe house on board the ship, said military officials. The Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident …

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

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 …

The Indian Navy is shadowing a bulk carrier likely taken by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea
1 year ago

The Indian Navy is shadowing a bulk carrier likely taken by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Indian Navy said Saturday that it is shadowing a bulk carrier that was boarded by unknown attackers — likely Somali pirates — in the Arabian Sea. The Maltese-flagged MV Ruen, with a crew of 18, had sent a Mayday message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal on Thursday indicating that six unknown people had …

Ship Carrying 16 Detained Indian Sailors Handed Over to Nigeria, Says V Muraleedharan
2 years, 1 month ago

Ship Carrying 16 Detained Indian Sailors Handed Over to Nigeria, Says V Muraleedharan

News 18  

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan visited the home of a sailor, who is among 16 Indian sailors “detained” in Equatorial Guinea and said that the ship has been handed over to Nigerian authorities and a request will be made for consular access once it reaches the port. Muraleedharan’s statement came during his visit to Sanu Jose’s home, …

19 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released
4 years, 11 months ago

19 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released

The Hindu  

Nineteen Indians, kidnapped by pirates from a commercial vessel from the high seas off the western coast of Africa last month, have been released while one died in their captivity, according to the Indian mission here. Twenty Indian crew members were kidnapped from the vessel MV Duke in the high seas off the western coast of Africa on December 15. …

19 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released, one died in captivity
4 years, 11 months ago

19 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released, one died in captivity

Deccan Chronicle  

Abuja: Nineteen Indians, kidnapped by pirates from a commercial vessel from the high seas off the western coast of Africa last month, have been released while one died in their captivity, according to the Indian mission here. Twenty Indian crew members were kidnapped from the vessel MT Duke in the high seas off the western coast of Africa on December …

20 Indians kidnapped as pirates attack tanker in West Africa
5 years ago

20 Indians kidnapped as pirates attack tanker in West Africa

India TV News  

A crew of 20 Indians aboard the oil tanker MV Duke has been kidnapped by pirates in Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. V Ships Ship Management Pvt Ltd., managers of the oil/chemical product tanker Duke, reported that contact was lost with the vessel in the early hours of Monday morning. It is understood from the IMB piracy reporting centre …

Pirates abduct 19 crew members, including 18 Indians and a Turk from crude oil tanker near Nigeria; seven people still on vessel
5 years, 1 month ago

Pirates abduct 19 crew members, including 18 Indians and a Turk from crude oil tanker near Nigeria; seven people still on vessel

Firstpost  

The loaded vessel, the Nave Constellation, was attacked 77 nautical miles off Bonny island late on 3 December and the crew, 18 Indians and one Turk, were seized, the official said Athens: Pirates have kidnapped 19 crew members from a crude oil tanker off Nigeria, an official with the ship’s operator said on Thursday, in another sign of worsening piracy …

Five Indian sailors abducted in Nigeria
5 years, 8 months ago

Five Indian sailors abducted in Nigeria

The Hindu  

Five Indian sailors have been abducted by pirates in Nigeria and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian high commissioner there to take up the matter at the highest levels of the Nigerian government to ensure their release. “I have seen news reports about abduction of five Indian sailors by pirates in Nigeria. I am asking Indian High …

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