Indian Navy Indian Navy responds to hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier, officials said on Friday.
"The vessel had sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating boarding by approximately five to six unknown armed personnel in the evening on 04 Jan 24," read a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.
Responding swiftly to the developing situation, Indian Navy launched a Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and has diverted INS Chennai deployed for Maritime Security Operations to assist the vessel.
"The aircraft overflew the vessel on early morning of 05 Jan 24 and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the Safety of the crew," the statement said.
"Naval aircraft continues to monitor movement and INS Chennai is closing the vessel to render assistance," the statement said.
#IndianNavy's Mission Deployed platforms respond to #hijacking in the #ArabianSea.
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 5, 2024
Liberia registered bulk carrier reported boarding by 5 - 6 unauthorised armed personnel on @UK_MTO portal in the evening of #04Jan 24.
Indian Naval MPA launched, established contact with the…
The overall situation is being closely monitored, in coordination with other agencies/ MNF in the area.
The Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of merchant shipping in the region along with international partners and friendly foreign countries.
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