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 the Indian fishermen, news agency ANI reported. ICG "clearly told them that under no condition, it would allow the Pakistani ship to take away Indian fishermen from fishing boat Kaal Bhairav from Indian waters".

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Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard
1 week, 4 days ago

Two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers with 78 onboard seized for illegal fishing by Indian Coast Guard

The Hindu  

In a significant operation, the Indian Coast Guard on December 9 had apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fisherfolk onboard. “The ICG Ship Amogh, while on patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line, identified suspicious activity within the Indian Maritime Zone,” ICG sources said. “The ICG ship intercepted two Bangladesh fishing trawlers engaged in unauthorised fishing activities within …

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Bangladeshi trawlers caught for unauthorized fishing within Indian waters

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard on Monday caught the Bangladeshi fishing trawlers for carrying out unauthorised fishing in Indian Waters. Calling the operation as "a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security," Indian Coast Guard said, it, "apprehended two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers along with 78 fishermen engaged in fishing within Indian waters." Elaborating on the operation the force said …

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

India TV News  

In a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard on Monday arrested 78 fishermen and seized two trawlers for fishing illegally within Indian waters. The Indian Coast Guard Ship, whilst on patrol along IMBL identified suspicious activity within Indian Maritime Zone. The operation underscores the ICG’s efforts in maintaining Maritime Safety, sharp vigilance and swift response …

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi ships engaged in unauthorised fishing

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on December 9 intercepted two Bangladeshi fishing trawlers and detained 78 fishermen engaged in unauthorized fishing within Indian waters. The operation unfolded during a routine patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line. The ICG ship identified suspicious activity in the Indian Maritime Zone and promptly intercepted two trawlers, identified as FV Laila-2 and FV Meghna-5, both …

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 …

India, Pakistan join hands amid frozen ties to rescue 12 sailors and protect farmers in WTO talks
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India, Pakistan join hands amid frozen ties to rescue 12 sailors and protect farmers in WTO talks

Firstpost  

New Delhi and Islamabad raised concerns over attempts to appoint facilitators to oversee agriculture negotiations at the World Trade Organisation. Earlier this week, in a meeting of the committee, Pakistan shared India’s view that a facilitator appointed by the chair would misguide the process India and Pakistan share strained ties but two threads have brought them closer in recent days. …

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
Top News
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' …

Indian Ship Sinks in Pakistani Waters, PAK Navy Sets Example with Rescue Effort | ABP News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Ship Sinks in Pakistani Waters, PAK Navy Sets Example with Rescue Effort | ABP News

ABP News  

An Indian cargo ship sank in Pakistani waters, with the Pakistani Maritime Security Agency successfully rescuing the 12-member Indian crew stranded in the middle of the sea. The incident occurred on December 4 when the Indian vessel, MSV AL Pinanipir, encountered distress in Pakistani maritime territory. The rescue operation involved navigating the rough seas, and despite challenging weather conditions, the …

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 …

Gujarat man shared Coast Guard intel with Pak spy for Rs 200 a day, arrested
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gujarat man shared Coast Guard intel with Pak spy for Rs 200 a day, arrested

India Today  

A contractual worker was arrested by the Gujarat unit of the Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard ships. Dipesh used to get Rs 200 per day in exchange for sending information about the Coast Guard's boats, and had received Rs 42,000 from a Pakistani agent. Gujarat ATS officer K Siddharth said, “We …

Indian Coast Guard chases Pakistani vessel for 2 hours, rescues 7 detained fishermen
Top News
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard chases Pakistani vessel for 2 hours, rescues 7 detained fishermen

Firstpost  

The Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim on Sunday successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary The Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim on Sunday successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen who had been detained by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency vessel near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary. #WATCH | …

Pakistani patrol vessel chased for two hours, seven fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard
1 month ago

Pakistani patrol vessel chased for two hours, seven fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Live Mint  

Seven Indian fishermen were rescued from Pakistan Maritime Security Agency boat PMS Nusrat after a two-hour chase by an Indian Coast Guard ship. The fishermen from the Indian fishing boat Kal Bhairav, which was damaged and sunk, were kept on the Pakistani ship near the maritime boundary after they were apprehended. The Indian Coast Guard team on Agrim ship, deployed …

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 Coast Guard's 2-hour chase to rescue fishermen caught by Pakistani patrol
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard's 2-hour chase to rescue fishermen caught by Pakistani patrol

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday rescued seven fishermen who were caught by a Pakistani ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary after a chase of over two hours, defence officials said. During the chase, the Indian Coast Guard made it clear to the Pakistani ship that under no conditions would it let them capture the fishermen from the fishing boat …

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Deep-Sea Fishermen of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: Life, Risk and Survival in the Arabian Sea

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 10, 2024 21:53 IST - 3 MINS READ Fisherfolk from the coasts of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala live their lives partly on land and partly on sea. As the boats pursue shoals of migrating fish, sometimes they inadvertently drift across international maritime borders. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, between 2020 and …

Two Indian fishermen from Rameswaram missing; 2 others rescued by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Indian fishermen from Rameswaram missing; 2 others rescued by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu

The Hindu  

An unregistered mechanised boat, which had four fishermen on board from Rameswaram, capsized near Katchatheevu islet, while they were engaged in fishing in the mid-sea in the wee hours of Tuesday. When a fisherman swam to the shore, the Sri Lankan Navy personnel, who were on foot-patrolling, carried out a search operation saving another fisherman. According to information reaching Rameswaram, …

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 …

6 missing WB fishermen rescued in sea, Joint search by Coast Guard, fisheries dept
5 months, 2 weeks ago

6 missing WB fishermen rescued in sea, Joint search by Coast Guard, fisheries dept

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Coast Guard in a coordinated operation with the West Bengal fisheries department has rescued six fishermen who went missing after their boat capsized in the sea. At around 10 pm on July 2, the ICG learnt from the assistant director fisheries at Contai in East Midnapore that IFB Maa Krishna Sarathi went missing after it started sailing …

Coast Guard rescues 13 fishermen stranded mid sea off Kerala's Chavakkad
7 months ago

Coast Guard rescues 13 fishermen stranded mid sea off Kerala's Chavakkad

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Coast Guard on Tuesday night rescued 13 fishermen who were stranded mid sea after their fishing vessel started sinking following water ingress caused by a hole in the hull. The fishing boat Guruvayoorappan was involved in fishing around 31 nautical miles off Chavakkad when water started entering the engine room. Following an alert from the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 people from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast
7 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 people from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Coast Guard rescued 24 tourists and two crew members from the high seas after their tourist boat got caught in rough weather and ran out of fuel off the coast of Goa. According to Coast Guard officials, the tourist boat named ‘Nerul Paradise’ was caught in rough weather with waves over three metres. “Indian Coast Guard ship C-148, …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast
7 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 24 passengers and two crew members from a tourist ferry boat which was caught in rough weather and faced fuel exhaustion near the Mormugao Harbour in Goa, an official said on Monday. The boat, 'Nerul Paradise', was caught in the rough weather with waves over three metres and was stranded due to fuel …

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast
7 months ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 26 persons from tourist boat stranded off Goa coast

The Hindu  

The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 24 passengers and two crew members from a tourist ferry boat which was caught in rough weather and faced fuel exhaustion near the Mormugao harbour in Goa, an official said on Monday. The boat 'Nerul Paradise' was caught in the rough weather with waves over three metres and was stranded due to fuel exhaustion …

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard at Nagapattinam
7 months ago

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard at Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

The Indian Coast Guard has arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen along with five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and for fishing sea cucumber on Thursday, May 16, 2024, Sources from the Indian Coast Guard said, ICGS Rani Durgavati apprehended five Sri Lankan fishing boats with 14 Sri Lankan crew at 13 nautical mile South East of Point …

Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian fishing vessel with Indian crew off Kerala coast | WATCH
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian fishing vessel with Indian crew off Kerala coast | WATCH

India TV News  

In a recent operation, the Indian Coast Guard detained an Iranian fishing vessel, along with its six Indian crew members, late on May 5, 2024, off the coast of Kerala near Beypore. Initial findings suggested that the boat was owned by an Iranian sponsor who had contracted the Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu. The crew members were issued Iranian visas …

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 Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 stranded Bangladeshi fishermen

The Hindu  

The Coast Guard on April 4 rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were stranded on their fishing boat in Indian waters at sea. ICGS Amogh handed over the 27 Bangladeshi fishermen along with their boat to CGS Kamaruzzaman of the Bangladesh Coast Guard. At about 11.30 a.m. on April 4, Indian Coast Guard Ship Amogh, during a patrol at the Indo-Bangladesh …

Indian Coast Guard rescues Sri Lankan national with critical heart condition
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues Sri Lankan national with critical heart condition

India TV News  

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday said that it has rescued a Sri Lankan national suffering from a critical heart condition onboard a drifting vessel, nearly 100 nautical miles from Tamil Nadu’s Chennai and airlifted him to the city for treatment. While the Coast Guard ensured supply of essentials such as food and water on the boat, Sri Lankan authorities …

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 …

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 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 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 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 …

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt off Somalia coast; 11 Iranian, 8 Pak nationals rescued
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy foils another piracy attempt off Somalia coast; 11 Iranian, 8 Pak nationals rescued

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy thwarted yet another piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged, fishing vessel off the East coast of Somalia on Friday, officials said. Indian Navy foils another Piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia. The Indian Navy's Rapid Patrol Aircraft detected suspicious activity on the FV Omari on January 31 and deployed INS Sharada, which was already engaged in anti-piracy …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 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 …

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