Liberian-flagged ship gets hijacked near coast of Somalia, with 15 Indian crew members on board: Indian Navy responds
A Liberian-flagged ship was hijacked near the coast of Somalia, with 15 Indian crew members on board. The Indian Navy has sprung into action, deploying the warship INS Chennai to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of the crew.
The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the hijacked ship ‘MV LILA NORFOLK’, about which information was received around last evening. Indian Navy aircraft have been keeping a watch on the ship and communication has been established with the crew who were in a safe house on board the ship, said military officials.
Indian Navy’s mission-deployed platforms responds swiftly to hijacking attempt in Arabian sea
Indian Navy’s mission-deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in the Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier. According to the Indian Navy, the vessel had sent a message yesterday to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) portal indicating boarding by approximately five to six unknown armed personnel.
Responding swiftly to the developing situation, the Indian Navy launched a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and diverted INS Chennai deployed for Maritime Security Operations to assist the vessel. The aircraft overflew the vessel today and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the safety of the crew. The Indian Navy said, the overall situation is being closely monitored, in coordination with other agencies.
