Indian Navy foils yet another piracy attempt; rescues Pak, Iranian crew

Feb 02, 2024

Responding swiftly, the Indian Navy foiled another piracy attempt along the east coast of Somalia and saved Pakistani and Iranian crew members.

US Navy seizes Iranian-made weapons en route to Houthis

Jan 16, 2024

The operation took place off the coast of Somalia, and the seized items included propulsion, guidance, and warheads for medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and...

Indian Navy thwarts piracy attack on Bangladesh-flagged vessel off Somalia coast

Mar 15, 2024

The Bangladesh-flagged vessel MV Abdullah was going from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates when it came under a piracy attack.

Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew of hijacked vessel off Somalia coast

Jan 05, 2024

After a high-voltage drama in the high seas, all 21 crew members including 15 Indian nationals from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off...

UN extends mandate for int'l forces fighting piracy off coast of Somalia

Dec 04, 2021

New York [US], December 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations (UN) Security Council on Friday renewed for an additional three months its authorization for states...

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

Jan 29, 2024

The Indian Navy warship INS Sumitra safely rescued the Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Iman from Somali pirates, which had 17 crew members onboard in its...