Indian Navy trying to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy trying to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

The Hindu  

Indian Naval forces are on January 6 investigating suspected vessels in the North Arabian Sea to track down the pirates involved in an attempt to hijack a merchant vessel with 21 crew members including 15 Indians, officials said. The Indian Navy thwarted the attempted hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk and rescued all its crew members on January 5. On Friday, Indian Navy's elite marine commandos rescued all 21 crew members of the commercial vessel after boarding it from frontline warship INS Chennai. It said that subsequently, the Indian Navy Marine Commandos boarded MV Lila Norfolk and undertook thorough sanitisation of the upper decks, machinery compartments and living spaces.

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How Indian Navy’s warship, drones, aircraft, and MARCOs forced Somali pirates to surrender?
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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 responds to drone attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy responds to drone attack on merchant ship in Gulf of Aden

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy on March 5 said it "swiftly" responded in assisting a Liberian-flagged commercial vessel after it came under a drone strike in the Gulf of Aden. #IndianNavy swiftly responds to a Maritime Incident in #GulfofAden Liberian-flagged MV #MSCSkyII transiting approximately 90 Nm South East of Aden was reported on fire due to drone/ missile attack PM 04 Mar. …

Indian warship provides assistance to merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
10 months ago

Indian warship provides assistance to merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden

The Hindu  

An Indian warship provided critical assistance to a merchant vessel after it caught fire following a suspected drone or missile attack in the Gulf of Aden, the latest in a series of such support missions in the region. A medical team of the Indian Navy also embarked MV Islander and provided medical assistance to the injured crew member, they said. …

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 …

How Indian Navy warship rescued merchant vessel hit by drone in Gulf of Aden
11 months ago

How Indian Navy warship rescued merchant vessel hit by drone in Gulf of Aden

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, the Indian Navy came to the rescue of a cargo vessel under a drone attack in the Gulf of Aden. Indian Navy saves ship hit by drone Navy officials said MV Genco Picardy with 22 crew, including nine Indians, was hit by a bomb-carrying drone on Wednesday night. #IndianNavy's Guided Missile Destroyer #INSVisakhapatnam, mission deployed in #GulfofAden for …

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 …

Indian Navy warships deployed in Arabian sea, Gulf of Aden to deter piracy, drone attacks on merchant vessels
11 months, 1 week ago

Indian Navy warships deployed in Arabian sea, Gulf of Aden to deter piracy, drone attacks on merchant vessels

India TV News  

Days after 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, were successfully rescued after hijacking SOS call near the coast of Somalia, several major indigenous Indian Navy warships including Destroyers, Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels have been deployed in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, aiming to prevent piracy of merchant vessels, military officials said on Friday. “6-10 major indigenous Indian …

'We are 'proactively' deploying fleet to keep pirates at bay': Indian Navy
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

First video of Indians rescued by Navy from pirates-hijacked ship surfaces: ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’
11 months, 2 weeks 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
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 …

All 21 crew members including 15 Indians evacuated from hijacked ship in north Arabian Sea
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Marine commandos onboard hijacked ship MV Lila, begin ‘sanitisation’: Navy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine commandos onboard hijacked ship MV Lila, begin ‘sanitisation’: Navy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India's elite marine commandos have boarded the hijacked Liberian ship MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy said on Friday, adding they have commenced what it called ‘sanitisation’. "The Indian Navy Marine Commandos present onboard the Mission Deployed warship boarded the MV and have commenced the sanitisation," it said. The Navy said in a …

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 …

Indian Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Attacks on ships: Indian Navy enhances surveillance in Arabian Sea
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Attacks on ships: Indian Navy enhances surveillance in Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

Against the backdrop of the increasing attacks on commercial ships transiting the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy on December 31 said it had substantially enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in Central and North Arabian Sea and “augmented force levels”. Aerial surveillance by long-range maritime patrol aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft has been enhanced …

Shift in maritime incidents closer to Indian exclusive zone: Indian Navy
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

MV Chem Pluto drone attack: Navy enhances air surveillance in Indian Ocean
11 months, 3 weeks ago

MV Chem Pluto drone attack: Navy enhances air surveillance in Indian Ocean

Live Mint  

Days after India-bound merchant vessel, MV Chem Pluto came under drone attack, the Indian Navy on Tuesday announced enhanced warships' presence and air surveillance in the Indian Ocean region. While speaking specifically about the attack on MV Chem Pluto, the Indian Navy informed that it conducted an on-scene examination and took crew inputs about the attack. “Based on MV Chem …

Will find MV Chem Pluto attackers even from the depths of seas: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Will find MV Chem Pluto attackers even from the depths of seas: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has intensified patrolling of the seas after the recent attacks on merchant navy ships India has vowed to track down, “even from the depths of the seas,” those who attacked the Merchant Navy vessel MV Chem Pluto in the Red Sea, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assuring strict action against those behind the attacks. …

Drone attack on merchant vessel in Arabian Sea: What we know so far
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Drone attack on merchant vessel in Arabian Sea: What we know so far

India Today  

Chemical tanker MV Chem Pluto was struck by a drone off India's west coast on Saturday. A Gabon-flagged commercial crude oil tanker with 25 Indian crew members also came under a drone attack in the Southern Red Sea on Saturday but no one was injured, according to Indian officials and the US military. US INTERVENES Speaking to news agency Reuters …

Indian Coast Guard escorts drone-attacked merchant ship MV Chem Pluto to Mumbai port
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard escorts drone-attacked merchant ship MV Chem Pluto to Mumbai port

India TV News  

The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto, which was attacked by a drone two days ago, arrived at the Mumbai port on Monday. According to Defence officials, it reached the Mumbai port under the protection of Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Vikram. Meanwhile, the Indian Coast Guard has also enhanced patrolling in the area to provide protection to merchant vessels passing …

MV Sai Baba, ship with 25 Indians, hit by drone in Red Sea
11 months, 4 weeks ago

MV Sai Baba, ship with 25 Indians, hit by drone in Red Sea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In the second such incident, an India-linked commercial crude oil tanker MV Sai Baba, with 25 Indian crew members, came under a drone attack on Saturday in the Southern Red Sea. The incident came to light after the US Central Command tweeted about it on Sunday, saying that MV Sai Baba was targeted by a drone launched by …

Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coast
1 year ago

Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coast

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected drone strike on a Mangalore-bound cargo vessel off India's west coast in the Arabian Sea even as the merchant ship is on its way to Mumbai, officials familiar with the matter said on December 24. The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard swung into action by deploying their assets including …

Vessel with 20 Indians on board hit by drone; Navy, Coast Guard step in
1 year ago

Vessel with 20 Indians on board hit by drone; Navy, Coast Guard step in

The Hindu  

In what could be the crisis in the Red Sea spilling close to Indian waters, a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel, Chem Pluto, was hit by a suspected drone on Saturday just outside the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone. DRONE ATTACK ON MV CHEM PLUTO-Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre,Mumbai received information regarding fire onboard MV Chem Pluto. pic.twitter.com/CpioW9MfT9 — Indian Coast …

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 …

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 …

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