SOMALI PIRATES

The government’s push for indigenisation in defence has encouraged smaller players to get into the game and reduce India’s dependence on imports.

In a circular dated April 10, 2024, the Directorate General of Shipping (Mumbai) advised ship managers, ship masters and seafarers to enhance the mechanism for reporting and tracking maritime activities to safeguard the interest of merchant ships an...

The Indian Navy carried out a daring rescue operation in the Arabian Sea on March 29, saving 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates aboard the Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar. The rescued crew expressed their gratitude by chanting 'India Zindab...

Indian Navy captured 35 Somali pirates who had hijacked a bulk carrier and taken hostages. The pirates were brought to Mumbai on INS Kolkata after a major operation that involved marine commandos being para-dropped from an aircraft and exchanges of ...

The Indian Navy announced the successful rescue of over 100 individuals, including 27 Pakistanis and 30 Iranians, in various anti-piracy operations. These efforts, part of 'Operation Sankalp' and other missions in the Arabian Sea, also involved resp...

Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar vows further naval interventions against piracy, emphasizing the need for sustained operations to ensure safety and stability in the oceans. Operation Sankalp, targeting anti-piracy, anti-missile, and anti-dron...

Indian Navy's successful rescue operation off Somalia's coast showcased top-class special forces capabilities, including the use of coordinated forces and advanced technology. Experts commend the Navy's professionalism and training, highlighting the...

India has decided to prosecute 35 Somali pirates captured by its navy during the hijacking of a ship off the coast of Somalia, departing from its previous practice of leaving disarmed pirates at sea. The pirates, captured during the hijacking of the...

Indian Navy rescued Bulgarian nationals in successful anti-piracy operation. Ministers appreciated the cooperation. INS Kolkata intercepted pirate ship, thwarting piracy attempt in Arabian Sea. Friendship emphasized.

The Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use a hijacked merchant vessel as a base for piracy attacks. The operation, led by INS Kolkata and marine commandos, resulted in the apprehension of 35 pirates and the safe evacuation of 17 cr...

The nearly-40-hour operation saw the Navy deploying its stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata, patrol vessel INS Subhadra, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones, besides airdropping of elite marine commandos -- MARCOS -- using a C-17 aircraft.

The Indian Navy has successfully thwarted Somali pirates from using the hijacked cargo ship Ruen for acts of piracy. The navy intercepted the vessel, which had been taken over by pirates in December, and took action in accordance with international ...

Senior Indian officials anticipate continued attacks on commercial shipping in the Arabian and Red Sea by pirates and Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Indian Navy faces challenges in maintaining increased deployments due to ongoing attacks. The US and...

​The Indian Navy hit headlines recently for rescuing 19 Pakistani crew members from Somali pirates. They were stranded in the middle of the Arabian Sea.

It is the second rescue operation within a day for the Indian Navy after saving another Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, FV Iman, from Somali pirates, which had 17 crew members onboard in its anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and...

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, FV Iman, that had been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea. The distress signal from the vessel prompted the deployment of INS Sumitra, a Saryu class patrol vessel, which coer...

The pirates had allowed the Sri Lankan fishermen captured to communicate with the fisheries ministry, the state minister of fisheries Piyal Nishantha told reporters.

The Indian Navy deployed a guided missile destroyer to the Gulf of Aden after a piracy incident involving the MV Ruen. All 18 crew members were safe in the ship's citadel, with INS Kochi and allied warships aiding. Pirates breached the citadel, hold...

In response to a distress call, the Indian Navy swiftly tracks a hijacked vessel, MV Ruen, with armed pirates towards Somalia. Warships and aircraft are deployed, ensuring crew safety as top priority. Coordinating with international forces, the Navy...