Navy steps up surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Navy steps up surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain “mission deployed” for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations. “The Indian Navy continues to monitor maritime security situation in north/ central Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden,” it said in a statement. “Indian naval ships and aircraft remain mission deployed for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations,” it said. Liberian-flagged vessel MV Chem Pluto, with 21 Indian crew members, was the target of a drone attack off India’s west coast on December 23 that triggered security concerns in New Delhi as it came amid the Iran-backed Houthi militants launching strikes on several commercial ships in the Red Sea.

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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’s 40-hour operation | Pirates shot down Navy’s drone, Marine Commandos airdropped
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy's regular deployment of its maritime assets has helped ensure the safe passage of merchant and fishing vessels facing threats of piracy. Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha, "Since 2008, the Indian Navy has deployed units in the Gulf of Aden and east coast of Africa towards anti-piracy patrols. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian Navy marine commandos board merchant vessel hijacked in Arabian Sea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Navy marine commandos board merchant vessel hijacked in Arabian Sea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Marine commandos of the Indian Navy on Friday boarded a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel and launched a “sanitisation” operation after the vessel with several Indian crew members on board was hijacked by armed persons in the Arabian Sea. Indian Navy marine commandos launched a “sanitisation” operation after the vessel was hijacked in Arabian Sea The Indian Navy deployed a …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Indian Navy Enhances Maritime Surveillance Following Drone Attack & Vessel Hijacking
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy Enhances Maritime Surveillance Following Drone Attack & Vessel Hijacking

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Claiming that the recent drone attack on merchant vessel MV Chem Pluto and the hijacking of MV Ruen indicate a shift in maritime incidents closer to India’s exclusive economic zone, the Indian Navy said on Sunday that it has substantially enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the Central and North Arabian Sea and augmented force levels. “Task Groups comprising …

4 Destroyers, 1 Frigate: Navy's Big Push to Boost Security Amid Attacks on Merchant Vessels
11 months, 3 weeks ago

4 Destroyers, 1 Frigate: Navy's Big Push to Boost Security Amid Attacks on Merchant Vessels

News 18  

Amid the recent spate of attacks on merchant vessels, the Indian Navy has now deployed a total of four destroyers, one frigate and one P-8I long-range patrol aircraft in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden to ensure maritime security. The Indian Navy, in response to these incidents, has deployed task groups comprising destroyers and frigates to undertake maritime security …

Indian Navy Deploys Warships Off Coast of Aden to Enhance Naval Security Against Houthi Militia
1 year ago

Indian Navy Deploys Warships Off Coast of Aden to Enhance Naval Security Against Houthi Militia

News 18  

India has deployed two guided-missile destroyers off the coast of Aden as part of maritime security in the northern Arabian Sea. The US, on the other hand, has introduced a multinational naval force to protect merchant ships from Iran-backed Houthi militia in the Red Sea. India has sent another stealth guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata to boost the maritime security …

Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea
1 year ago

Pentagon announces new international mission to counter attacks on commercial vessels in Red Sea

Associated Press  

MANAMA, Bahrain — The U.S. and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday in Bahrain. “Therefore today I am announcing the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, an important …

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 …

How Indian Navy countered hijacking incident in Arabian Sea
1 year ago

How Indian Navy countered hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy on Saturday said it responded to a hijacking incident in the Arabian Sea as six unknown men took over a Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen with 18 crew onboard. The Navy said its warship and maritime patrol aircraft responded swiftly to the hijacking incident involving the hijacking of Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen on Friday evening. Malta-flagged vessel MV …

Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy
2 years ago

Keeping eye on China spy ships in Indian Ocean region: Navy

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar on Saturday said that India keeps track of the Chinese spy and fishing vessels operating in the Indian Ocean region so that they do not indulge in any illegal activities in the Indian maritime zone. Addressing a press conference a day ahead of Navy Day, Adm Kumar said that the proposal for …

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