Premi Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/asia/2024/01/05/india-somalia-navy-liberian/ The INS Chennai, a guided missile destroyer and part of India's maritime force to protect shipping in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, was sent to the scene of the hijacking attempt, along with maritime patrol aircraft, the navy said on Friday. It said its aircraft had been monitoring the ship's movements while the INS Chennai sailed towards it. “The aircraft overflew the vessel on early morning of January 5, 2024, and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the safety of the crew,” the navy said. The crew of the Liberia-flagged MV Lila Norfolk notified the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations of the attack on Thursday. The UKMTO said “five to six unauthorised armed persons have boarded a merchant vessel in the vicinity of Eyl”, a town on Somalia's coast. The vessel was destined for Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain, according to British maritime security company Ambrey. This incident took place during an increase in pirate attacks and an alleged deal between extremist Al Shabab group and Somali pirates in which the militant group will provide protection in exchange for a share of the ransom for captured ships. The group has yet to officially confirm the agreement, but it has threatened an end to a lull in pirate attacks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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