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Indian Navy Stops Pirates at Sea
28 May
Summary
- INS Kolkata successfully deterred a piracy attempt near MV Mashallah 1.
- The Indian Navy's intervention prevented a possible piracy attack.
- Anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden have been ongoing since 2008.
The Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer, INS Kolkata, recently intervened to thwart a piracy attempt in the western Indian Ocean. The incident occurred earlier this week when INS Kolkata responded to intelligence regarding pirate activity near the merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1.
Through prompt action, the Indian Navy successfully deterred the threat, ensuring the safety of the merchant vessel and preventing a possible piracy attack. This operation was part of the Indian Navy's ongoing anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, a mission it has conducted since 2008.
Integral resources, including onboard helicopters and boarding operations, were utilized in the counter-piracy measures. The Indian Navy remains committed to safeguarding merchant shipping and ensuring secure seas as a preferred security partner and first responder in the region.
