In Pics: Indian Navy's Daring Arabian Sea Operation; 35 Pirates Surrender, 17 Crew Members Rescued
The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on Saturday, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury, the Indian Navy said in an official statement.
Mar 17, 2024, 08:00 AM IST
Indian Navy's Daring Operation In Arabian Sea: 35 Pirates Surrender, 17 Crew Members Rescued
The operation, spearheaded by the Indian warship INS Kolkata, unfolded over 40 intense hours, showcasing the Navy's unwavering commitment to maritime security and humanitarian rescue missions.
Mar 16, 2024, 23:15 PM IST
DNA: Who is 'Jatayu' who is raising China's worries in sea?
Another base of the Indian Navy has been prepared in Minicoy, Lakshadweep, the Indian Navy has started work on this Naval Base from Wednesday.
Mar 07, 2024, 22:18 PM IST
In A Daring Mission, Indian Navy Rescues 19 Pakistani Sailors Kidnapped By Pirates In Arabian Sea
The Iranian-flagged fishing vessel, Al Naeemi, sailing off the East Coast of Somalia, had fallen victim to pirates, endangering the lives of 19 Pakistani nationals who were on board.
Jan 30, 2024, 09:56 AM IST
Pirates attack Indian cargo ship off African coast, two crew members wounded, one kidnapped
According to the family members of the distressed crew members, the pirates opened fire using Ak-47s, which led to the ship’s Chief Officer and cook suffering multiple bullet wounds.
Sep 07, 2021, 18:05 PM IST
Oil tanker with 22 Indians missing off Africa's west coast; 'all efforts on', says MEA, sets up helpline
The Marine Express tanker, managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern, was last seen in Benin`s waters at 3:30 am GMT on Friday.
Feb 04, 2018, 23:22 PM IST
Indian, Chinese navies rescue merchant ship in Gulf of Aden
The Indian and Chinese navies rescued a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden after the vessel was hijacked by pirates.
Apr 09, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
Pirates demand ransom for tanker seized off Somalia: EU Naval Force
Pirates off the coast of Somalia, who hijacked an oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew on board, are demanding a ransom for the release of the vessel, the EU Naval Force said.
Mar 15, 2017, 15:29 PM IST
Pirates hijack oil tanker with eight Lankan crew members abroad off Somalia's coast
Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, Somali officials and piracy experts said today, in the first hijacking of a large commercial vessel on the crucial global trade route since 2012.
Mar 14, 2017, 20:26 PM IST
Somali pirates free 26 hostages held captive for nearly five years
Twenty-six men held hostage by Somali pirates for nearly five years have been released, international mediators said on Saturday.
Oct 23, 2016, 10:34 AM IST
Pirates attack Turkish oil tanker, abduct six crew
A group of pirates attacked a Turkish oil tanker sailing near the Nigerian coast and abducted six members of the crew, including the captain.
Apr 11, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Hijacked 'Maximus' ship: Sushma Swaraj tweets Indian sailors rescued from pirates
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that ten Indian crew of a ship named 'Maximus', which was hijacked by pirates off the Ivory Coast, have been rescued with the help of the Nigerian navy.
Feb 21, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Five Indians abducted by pirates in Nigeria are safe: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said all five Indian sailors have been abducted by pirates in Nigeria but are safe.
Dec 18, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
India's west coast no more in piracy High Risk Area, MEA welcomes the move
In a boost to India's maritime security interests, the country's west coast has been excluded from piracy High Risk Area (HRA) by a top body of the European Union, which will lead to an increased saving of Rs 23,000 crore for the country's shipping industry.
Oct 09, 2015, 20:46 PM IST
Microsoft to offer 'free Windows 10 upgrade' to all Windows users including pirates
Microsoft has reportedly announced that it will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 to everyone, both hones customers and pirates, when the operating system is released this summer.
Mar 19, 2015, 11:21 AM IST
