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India strengthens its naval power with the commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, all built indigenously, marking a significant leap in defense self-reliance and shipbuilding expertise.

India commissions INS Surat, Nilgiri, Vaghsheer to strengthen naval power

India strengthens its naval power with the commissioning of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, all built indigenously, marking a significant leap in defense self-reliance and shipbuilding expertise.

Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
The commissioning of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen the country's efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its strength towards self-reliance, PM Modi said in a post on X on Tuesday. 
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The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants underscores India's unwavering commitment to building a robust and self-reliant defence sector. Watch LIVE from Mumbai. <a href="https://t.co/d1fy14qcrT">https://t.co/d1fy14qcrT</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1879408088672866519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Navy described the commissioning of the three major combatants as a historic occasion.
INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigate class, represents a significant advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three advanced naval combatants-INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer- to the nation at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai (Source: ANI/DD) <a href="https://t.co/eP7XaNLp4I">pic.twitter.com/eP7XaNLp4I</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1879420334941896965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Designed by the Indian Navy&rsquo;s Warship Design Bureau and built at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), it incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
It features advanced stealth technology and reduced radar signatures. It is equipped with modern aviation facilities and can operate multiple helicopter types, including the newly inducted MH-60R.
INS Surat, the fourth and final vessel of the Project 15B stealth destroyer class, is a follow-on to the Kolkata-class destroyers.
It incorporates improvements in design and capability, making it a critical addition to the Navy's surface fleet.
Like INS Nilgiri, it has also been designed by the Warship Design Bureau and constructed at the MDL.
INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine under the Scorpene-class Project 75. It is a diesel-electric submarine designed for multiple roles, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering.
It features modular construction, enabling future upgrades such as air independent propulsion technology.
The commissioning of these vessels marks a significant step in India's defence self-reliance and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.
All the three platforms have been designed and built entirely in India, reflecting the country's growing expertise in defence production.
These combatants have undergone extensive trials and are now fully operational, ready to enhance the Navy's maritime strength, according to officials.

The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

13 dead, 99 rescued after Navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

The Mumbai police on Thursday said the ferry &lsquo;Neel Kamal&rsquo; that capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India had a capacity of 90 passengers but had over 100 persons on board.
Thirteen persons, including Navy personnel and two contractual naval employees, were killed in the accident on Wednesday afternoon and 98 were rescued.
According to the documents issued by the Maharashtra Maritime Board concerning the boat, it had permission to carry 84 passengers and 6 crew members but the ferry was carrying over a hundred persons, a police official said.
Police have gathered all the documents related to the boat, he said.
A case has been registered against the Navy craft driver at the Colaba police station, the official said.
The BNS sections invoked in the FIR included those related to causing death by negligence, actions that endanger the personal safety or life of others, rash or negligent navigation of a vessel and acts of mischief that cause wrongful loss or damage to individuals or the public.
There were two German nationals and one Canadian on board &lsquo;Neel Kamal&rsquo; at the time of the mid-sea collision and they were safely rescued, he said.
Cops have so far recorded the statements of nine persons who were rescued by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, Mumbai police and CISF teams and identification of all the 13 bodies has been done, he said.
The accident-affected Naval craft is in the custody of the Indian Navy and police will demand it whenever needed for the investigation, he said.
Meanwhile, the mangled passenger ferry has been taken to &lsquo;Bhaucha Dhakka&rsquo; (a wharf near Dockyard Road) in south Mumbai, another official said.
Of the 113 persons on board both vessels, 13 died and 98, including two injured, were rescued. There were six persons on board the Navy craft, of which two survived, officials have said. Efforts are underway to trace two missing passengers, they have said.

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. 

Dinesh Kumar Tripathi named Indian Navy Chief. Who is he?

 Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. 

Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, has been named as the next Indian Navy Chief and will be taking the position on April 30. On the same day, the current chief of the Indian Navy, &nbsp;Admiral R Hari Kumar, will be retiring from the service.&nbsp;
"The government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of April 30, 2024. The present Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM retires from service on April 30," the Ministry of Defence press release said.
Who is Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi? Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was born on May 15, 1964. He was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on July 01, 1985.&nbsp;
Being a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist, Tripathi has had a long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years.&nbsp;
Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, he had served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
"VAdm DK Tripathi has commanded Indian Naval Ships Vinash, Kirch and Trishul. He has also held various important operational and staff appointments, which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet; Director of Naval Operations; Principal Director, Network Centric Operations; and Principal Director, Naval Plans at New Delhi," the release stated.
He has also held various important operational and staff appointments which include Fleet Operations Officer of the Western Fleet, Director of Naval Operations, Principal Director Network Centric Operations and Principal Director of Naval Plans at New Delhi.
As Rear Admiral, he served as Flag Officer Commanding of the Eastern Fleet.
He also served as Commandant of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
An alumnus of the Sainik School Rewa and NDA Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Tripathi has undergone courses at the Naval War College, Goa and Naval War College USA He is a recipient of the Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM) and Nau Sena Medal (NM).&nbsp;

The vessel, FV Al Kambar, was approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra when nine pirates reportedly boarded it.

Indian Navy frees 23 Pakistanis from vessel hijacked by pirates

The vessel, FV Al Kambar, was approximately 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra when nine pirates reportedly boarded it.

The Indian Navy has freed an Iranian fishing vessel that was hijacked by pirates and rescued its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, following "intense coercive tactical measures" as part of an anti-piracy operation at sea that lasted for more than 12 hours, officials said.
Following Friday's operation, specialist teams from the Navy undertook a thorough sanitisation and seaworthiness check of the fishing vessel in order to escort it to a safe area for resuming normal fishing activities, according to an official statement shared by a Navy spokesperson.
The Navy said late on Friday evening that it was engaged in an operation to free the fishing vessel from pirates. Nine armed pirates had reportedly boarded the vessel.
The hijacked vessel was intercepted on Thursday, the Navy said.
"INS Sumedha intercepted FV 'Al Kambar' during early hours of Friday and was joined subsequently by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul," it said.
"After more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued," the Navy added.
The fishing vessel was approximately 90 nm (nautical miles) southwest of Socotra when the pirates reportedly boarded it, it said.
The Indian Navy said it remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and the safety of seafarers, "irrespective of the nationalities".
The Socotra Archipelago is in the northwest Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden.
The Navy will take "affirmative action" to ensure a safer and more secure Indian Ocean Region, its chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, told a press conference on March 23 while citing the anti-piracy and other maritime security operations undertaken by the naval force in the preceding 100 days under "Op Sankalp".
As part of the maritime security operations, the Navy has undertaken anti-piracy, anti-missiles and anti-drones operations. A total of 110 lives -- 45 Indians and 65 foreign nationals -- were saved during "Op Sankalp" in that 100-day period, according to a PPT presentation given by a naval officer before the Navy chief's press conference.
It was also mentioned in the presentation that from November last year till March, "more than 90 maritime incidents have happened", including 57 drone or missile attacks or sightings and 39 incidents of piracy, hijacking and suspicious approaches.
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The Indian Navy deployed its warships in the Arabian Sea for the rescue of an Iranian fishing vessel that has been hijacked by nine pirates. 

Indian Navy responds to piracy attack again, deploys warships in Arabian Sea 

The Indian Navy deployed its warships in the Arabian Sea for the rescue of an Iranian fishing vessel that has been hijacked by nine pirates.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy again showcased its prompt response after its warships intercepted a hijacked Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea.
The fishing vessel was boarded by 9 armed pirates around 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra late on March 28.
The Indian Navy in its official handle on X stated that two Naval ships, who were deployed in the Arabian Sea for maritime security operations, were diverted to intercept the hijacked fishing vessel.
The statement further said that the operation to rescue the crew and hijacked vessel is currently underway.&nbsp;
"Inputs received on a potential piracy incident onboard Iranian Fishing Vessel 'Al-Kambar' late evening on #28Mar 24, approx 90 nm South West of Socotra," it said.
"Two Indian Naval ships, mission deployed in the #ArabianSea for #maritimesecurityoperations were diverted to intercept the hijacked FV, reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates. The hijacked FV has been intercepted on #29Mar 24. The operation is currently underway by the Indian Navy towards rescue of hijacked FV &amp; its crew."
"IndianNavy remains committed to ensuring #maritimesecurity in the region &amp; safety of the seafarers, irrespective of the nationalities," it said.

On 16th March, the navy intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.

Indian Navy releases visuals of dramatic rescue ops in Arabian Sea, leading to surrender of Somalian pirates 

Indian Navy releases visuals of dramatic rescue operation in Arabian Sea 

On 16th March, the navy intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.

The Indian Navy on 17th March released photos and visuals of MARCOS commandos rescuing 17 crews on board the hijacked merchant vessel Ruen and coercing 35 Somalian pirates into surrender in the Arabian Sea.
On 15th March, the navy had intercepted the ship, which had been hijacked in December 2023 and was under the control of the Somalian Pirates.&nbsp;
The Navy said that it received information during routine surveillance and was able to track the moment of MV Ruen. It then directed INS Kolkata to intercept the ship approximately off Somalian coast.
"Kolkata intercepted Ruen in the morning of 15 Mar 24, and confirmed the presence of armed pirates through a ship-launched drone," it said in a statement.
"In a reckless hostile act, the pirates shot down the drone and fired at the Indian Naval warship. In a calibrated response iaw International Laws, Kolkata disabled the ship's steering system and navigational aids, forcing the Pirate Ship to stop," it added.
"INS Kolkata undertook precisely measured actions while maintaining her position close to the Pirate Ship and also engaged in forceful negotiations, which resulted in the Pirates surrendering and releasing the pirate ship MV Ruen and its original crew present onboard," it said.&nbsp;
The navy said it would assess the seaworthiness of Ruen and will safely bring the vessel to India which is carrying 37,800 tonnes of cargo estimated at around 1 million dollars.
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The Indian Navy warship intercepted a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia. 

Indian Navy foils attempts by Somali pirates to hijack ships

The Indian Navy warship intercepted a cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia.

The Indian Navy has foiled attempts by a group of Somali pirates to hijack ships in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia as it intercepted their vessel, officials said on Saturday.
The armed pirates had sailed out on board a cargo ship named Ruen that was hijacked around three months ago, they said.
"The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on 14 December, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy on high seas," the Navy said.
The vessel was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship on March 15, it said.
The Navy said the pirates opened fire on the Indian warship, which took appropriate actions in self-defence as per international law and to counter piracy and used minimal force to neutralise the pirates' threat to shipping and seafarers.
"The pirates onboard the vessel have been called upon to surrender and release the vessel and any civilians they may be holding against their will," the Navy said in a statement.
"The Indian Navy remains committed to maritime security and safety of seafarers in the region," it added.
On Friday, the Navy said an Indian warship and a long-range maritime patrol aircraft extended assistance to a Bangladeshi-flagged cargo vessel after it was hijacked.
It said the safety of the crew held hostage by the armed pirates was ascertained and the Indian Navy warship continued to maintain its presence in close vicinity of the vessel till its arrival in the territorial waters of Somalia.
In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.
The Indian Navy, earlier this month, foiled a piracy attempt on an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel having a crew of 11 Iranian and eight Pakistani nationals along the east coast of Somalia.
In January, Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued 19 Pakistani crew of an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel after it was attacked by pirates off the east coast of Somalia.
The Navy on January 5 thwarted an attempted hijacking of the Liberian-flagged vessel MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea and rescued all its crew members.
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.
The Navy has already enhanced the deployment of its frontline ships and surveillance aircraft for maritime security operations in view of the maritime environment in the critical sea lanes, including in the North and Central Arabian Sea.
There have been mounting global concerns over Houthi militants launching a series of attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea in the last few months.&nbsp;
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The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members, including an Indian national, after their cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden

Indian Navy rescues 21 crew members of vessel hit by Houthis in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy rescued 21 crew members, including an Indian national, after their cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden.

Indian warship INS Kolkata has rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, after their Barbados-flagged cargo vessel was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, a Navy spokesperson said on Thursday.
The crew members had abandoned bulk carrier MV True Confidence after it caught fire following the attack on Wednesday.
INS Kolkata, deployed for maritime security operations in the Gulf of Aden, arrived at the scene of action at 4.45 pm and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian national, from a life raft using its integral helicopter and boats, Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said.
Critical medical aid was provided to the injured crew by the ship's medical team, he said.
The rescued crew, including the critically injured personnel, have been evacuated to Djibouti by INS Kolkata.
The Indian Navy warship swiftly responded to the maritime incident in Gulf of Aden, Madhwal said.
The Barbados-flagged vessel was reportedly hit by a drone approximately 55 nm south west of Aden resulting in the fire on board and critical injuries to some of the crew members forcing the crew to abandon the ship, he said.
The fresh incident came amid increasing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants.
In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.&nbsp;

India plans to build a new Naval base in Lakshadweep as country's troops withdraw from Maldives.

India to build naval base in Lakshadweep after Maldives demands troop withdrawal

India plans to build a new Naval base in Lakshadweep as country's troops withdraw from Maldives.

With India-Maldives relations at a historic low, New Delhi announced plans to build a naval base 130 kilometers away from the island nation. The base has been named INS Jatayu and will be built on the southernmost island in the Indian archipelago of Lakshadweep.
Walking a diplomatic tightrope between India and China, Maldives has ordered all Indian troops to leave the country before March 15.
After the latest round of bilateral talks, India said on February 2 that a "set of mutually workable solutions" was agreed upon with the Maldives for continuing the operations of Indian aviation platforms in the island nation.
The Maldives' proximity to India -- barely 70 nautical miles from the island of Minicoy in Lakshadweep and 300 nautical miles from the mainland's western coast -- and its location at centre of commercial sea lanes running through the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), gives it significant strategic importance.
The development comes days after Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, in his maiden address to Parliament on February 5 announced that the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the island nation before the deadline.
(With PTI inputs)
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Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.

Kurta-pyjama allowed at Navy messes in bid to shed 'colonial era vestiges'

Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.

The Indian Navy has issued orders to allow officers and sailors to wear the ethnic kurta-pyjamas with sleeveless jackets in officers&rsquo; messes and sailors&rsquo; institutes.
The move is aimed at shedding &ldquo;vestiges of the colonial era&rdquo; and &ldquo;Indianise&rdquo; military traditions.
According to a Times of India report, there are strict guidelines about the colour, cut and shape of the attire. Only solid tone kurta with length just up to the knee and cuffs at sleeves with buttons or cuff-links will be allowed. The pyjama can be matching or contrasting with elastic waistband and side pockets.
A &ldquo;matching pocket square&rdquo; can be used in the sleeveless and straight-cut waistcoat or jacket.
There are similar instructions for women officers who want to wear &ldquo;kurta-churidaar&rdquo; or &ldquo;kurta-palazzo&rdquo;.
The new dress code, however, is not applicable for warships or submarines, an officer said.
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The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7. 

India to build naval bases in Agatti and Minicoy Islands in Lakshadweep

The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7.&nbsp;

India is planning to build naval bases Agatti and Minicoy Islands in Lakshadweep. The move is aimed at expanding the country's naval footprints following Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s visit to Lakshadweep.
According to a Hindustan Times reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to be on board INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant task forces to inaugurate a naval base in Minicoy in the first week of March.
The Indian Navy is scheduled to hold the first phase of Combined Commanders Conference from March 6 to 7.&nbsp;
The government is also planning a major makeover of Lakshadweep islands to boost tourism.
As the first step toward bringing more tourists to the islands, the administration is improving the connectivity.
Fly19 and Spice Jet have already got the necessary clearances for flight operations to Agatti Island.
As more airlines line up to start operations, the Agatti Island airport is going for a major expansion.
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According to an official, construction major L&amp;T has been given the contract for the Rs 4,500 crore expansion works where the runway will be extended to 2,800 meters.
Apart from Agatti, another Greenfield airport will be coming up at Minicoy Island

Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates in east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

Indian Navy thwarts another hijacking attempt off Somalian coast  

Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates on east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

Indian Navy successfully foiled yet another hijacking attempt by pirates in east coast of Somalia, rescuing 11 Iranians and 8 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel

The Indian Navy thwarted yet another hijacking attempt by pirates along the east coast of Somalia on February 2.
A total of 11 Iranian and 8 Pakistani nationals were rescued on board FV Omari, an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, after INS Sharada fended off the seven Somalian pirates.
The Navy said that INS Sharada, which was already engaged in anti-piracy operations, coerced the pirates into releasing the hostages unharmed.
"IndianNavy foils another #Piracy attempt along East coast of Somalia. #FVOmari, an Iranian 🇮🇷 Flagged Vessel, had been boarded by seven pirates who had taken the crew as hostages," Navy&nbsp; spokesperson said in a statment.
"Information regarding piracy attempt on Fishing Vessel was monitored on 31 Jan 24. Indian Naval RPA, undertaking surveillance in the area, successfully located FV Omari, &amp; #INSSharda deployed for anti-piracy mission in the region was diverted to intercept the boat. INS Sharda intercepted the vessel in early hours of 02 Feb 24 and used her integral helo and boats to coerce the pirates for safe release of crew along with the vessel," they said.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha earlier in the day that the navy units are being deployed to Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, and the North Arabian Sea to provide security to the merchant vessels amid rising concerns over Houthi militants' attack.
Responding to a question, Bhatt said the Navy is also sharing information with friendly foreign countries to identify the sources and players involved in the attacks.

In a second operation within hours, the Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a shipping vessel hijacked by Somali pirates.

Indian Navy rescues 19 Pakistanis on vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

In a second operation within hours, the Indian Navy rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a shipping vessel hijacked by Somali pirates.

Indian Naval Ship Sumitra on January 29 rescued 19 Pakistani nationals on board a fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, from Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian-flagged vessel had been boarded by pirates who took the crew hostage.
In a statement, the Indian Navy said that it intercepted the hijacked vessel through coercive posturing and deployed helicopters and boats to secure the release of the crew.
The operation was carried out hours after INS Sumitra thwarted a piracy bid by rescuing another Iranian-flagged MV Iman.&nbsp;
"Having thwarted the Piracy attempt on FV Iman, the warship has carried out another successful anti-piracy ops off the East Coast of Somalia, rescuing Fishing Vessel Al Naeemi and her Crew (19 Pakistani Nationals) from 11 Somali Pirates," said Indian Navy spokesperson on X.
"This rescue of hijacked Vessels, through swift, persistent and relentless efforts by Mission Deployed #IndianNavy warship in the Southern Arabian Sea approx 850 nm West of Kochi, also prevents misuse of Fishing Vessels as Mother Ships for further acts of Piracy on Merchant Vessels," the spokesperson added.
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A merchant vessel with nine Indian on board faced a drone attack off Yemen coast on January 17. The Indian Navy deployed INS Visakhapatnam. No casualties were reported.

Ship with 9 Indians faced drone attack off Yemen coast, Navy warship deployed

A merchant vessel with nine Indian on board faced a drone attack off Yemen coast on January 17. The Indian Navy deployed INS Visakhapatnam. No casualties were reported.

A merchant ship came under a drone attack off Yemen coast on the night of January 17.
Officials said that MV Genco Picardy was attacked 60 nautical miles South of Port Aden.
They added that there were nine Indians among the 22 crew members on board the vessel.
Indian Navy deployed Guided Missile Destroyer INS Visakhapatnam after it received a distress call. No casualties were reported and a fire that had erupted was brought under control.
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Watch: first visuals of crew members rescued by Indian Navy

Indian Navy on Jan 5 rescued all 21 crew members from a bulk carrier after boarding it from a warship in a swift operation in the Arabian Sea that followed after around five to six armed pirates attempted to hijack the Liberian-flagged vessel

First visuals of the rescued Indians who were a part of the crew onboard the hijacked vessel MV Lili Norfolk were posted by ANI on X on January 6.
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 hijack the Liberian-flagged vessel.

'Sanitisation by MARCOs commandos has confirmed the absence of the hijackers.' Indian Navy spokesperson said on January 5

Watch: how Indian Navy foiled hijacking bid; rescue mission caught on camera

'Sanitisation by MARCOs commandos has confirmed the absence of the hijackers.' Indian Navy spokesperson said on January 5

Indian Navy's elite marine commandos on Friday rescued all 21 crew members including 15 Indians from a bulk carrier after boarding it from a warship in a swift operation in the North Arabian Sea that followed after around five to six armed pirates attempted to hijack the Liberian-flagged vessel.
The Navy deployed a warship, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I, helicopters and MQ9B Predator drones to assist the vessel MV Lila Norfolk after it sent a message on the UK Maritime Trade Operations portal, saying unknown armed personnel had boarded it on Thursday evening.
Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said frontline warship INS Chennai intercepted the cargo vessel at 3:15 pm and that MARCOs commandos "sanitised" it.
All the crew members were hiding in a safe room on the vessel since last evening when the pirates boarded the cargo ship, it is learnt.
"All 21 crew including 15 Indians onboard the vessel were safely evacuated from the citadel," Madhwal said.
"Sanitisation by MARCOs commandos has confirmed the absence of the hijackers. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by Indian Navy's maritime patrol aircraft of interception by naval warship," he said.

The Navy spokesperson said that the attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned after the forceful warning by the Indian Naval warship. 

Hijackers abandoned cargo ship, all crew members safe: Indian Navy

The Navy spokesperson said that the attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned after the forceful warning by the Indian Naval warship.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy on January 5 said that all 21 crew members on MV Lila Norfolk that was hijacked off Somalia coast in the Arabian Sea have been safely evacuated.
In a statement on X, the Navy spokesperson said that the marine commandos have confirmed the absence of the hijackers after a sanitisation operation.
"All 21 crew (incl #15Indians) onboard safely evacuated from the citadel. Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by the #IndianNavy MPA of interception by Indian Naval warship. #INSChennai is in the vicinity of MV and rendering support to restore the power generation &amp; propulsion, and commence her voyage to next port of call," said Navy in the post.

Indian Navy in a post on X said that INS Chennai intercepted the hijacked vessel and the marine commandos started the sanitisation operation.

Cargo ship hijack | all crew members safe, says Director General of Shipping: report

Indian Navy in a post on X said that INS Chennai intercepted the hijacked vessel and the marine commandos started the sanitisation operation.

Director General of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan on January 5 said that all crew members on MV Lila Norfolk cargo ship that was hijacked in the Arabian Sea are safe.
According to a Hindustan Times report, Jagannathan said that the crew members included 17 Indians and five Filipinos.
Earlier, the Indian Navy had said that INS Chennai intercepted the hijacked vessel and the marine commandos started the sanitisation operation. It added that the ship was kept under continuous surveillance using a helicopter.
Meanwhile, citing military officials, news agency ANI said that the Navy issued a warning to pirates to abandon the hijacked vessel. The officials later said that the top deck of the hijacked vessel was sanitised.

The Indian Navy has deployed warship INS Chennai following the hijacking of a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel near Somalia coast.

Ship with 15 Indian crew hijacked near Somalia coast: officials

Ship with 15 Indian crew hijacked near Somalia coast: officials
Indian Navy has established communication with crew: officials
INS Chennai moving towards hijacked ship: official

The Indian Navy has deployed warship INS Chennai following the hijacking of a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel near Somalia coast.

The Indian Navy has deployed a warship following an incident of hijacking of a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel, with some Indian crew members, in the Arabian Sea.
The incident of hijacking of the cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk was reported on Thursday by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British military organisation that tracks movements of various vessels in strategic waterways.
Indian Navy's mission deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in the Arabian Sea involving the hijacking on board a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, a Navy spokesperson said.
He said the vessel sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating boarding by around five to six unknown armed personnel on Thursday evening.
Responding swiftly to the developing situation, Indian Navy launched a maritime patrol and has diverted INS Chennai deployed for maritime security Operations to assist the vessel.
It is learnt that the crew of the vessel comprised a number of Indians.
Indian Navy's maritime patrol aircraft overflew the vessel early Friday and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the safety of the crew, the official said.
"Naval aircraft continues to monitor movement and INS Chennai is closing the vessel to render assistance," he said.
"The overall situation is being closely monitored, in coordination with other agencies in the area," he said.
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"The Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of merchant shipping in the region along with international partners and friendly foreign countries," the spokesperson added.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy has geared up to secure the Arabian Sea after the recent drone attack on a tanker off Gujarat coast. It has deployed five warships.

Indian Navy deployed 5 warships to secure Arabian Sea after drone attack: report

The Indian Navy has geared up to secure the Arabian Sea after the recent drone attack on a tanker off Gujarat coast. It has deployed five warships.

The Indian Navy has reportedly deployed five frontline guided missile destroyers to secure the Arabian Sea following a drone attack on MV Chem Pluto off Gujarat coast.
According to a Hindustan Times report, INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, INS Mormugao, INS Chennai and INS Visakhapatnam have been positioned to thwart any future attacks.
This comes amid increased maritime hostilities owing to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, with Houthi rebels targeting ships linked to Israel.
Apart from the five warships, Boeing P 8 I anti-submarine warfare aircraft and long endurance Sea Guardian drone have also been deployed in the region.
INS Kolkata has been positioned on the mouth of Red Sea, INS Kochi in south of Yemen Socotra Island, INS Mormugao in west Arabian sea, INS Chennai in Central Arabian sea and INS Visakhapatnam has been tasked to patrol the north Arabian sea.
The destroyers are being fueled by MV Swarnamala, a 25000-ton civilian oil tanker.

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