A
piracy attempt on the high seas was foiled by an Indian Naval warship on 06
October 2017
INS
Trishul a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy whilst on Anti-piracy patrol in
the Gulf of Aden, was escorting a merchant vessel MV Jag Amar when she detected
a boat carrying out suspicious manoeuvers in the vicinity of the merchant ship.
INS
Trishul closed the boat for investigation and launched her integral helicopter
to investigate. The skiff was carrying items identified as piracy triggers and
some small arms with ammunition. Marine commandos boarded the pirate boat and
neutralised all piracy triggers in accordance with Standard Operating
Procedures. The merchant vessel Jag Amar with all 26 Indian crew is safe and is
continuing her passage. The skiff and her crew were released.
The
Indian Navy has been deploying a warship in the waters in and around the Gulf
Of Aden since 2008 and has safely escorted hundreds of merchant vessels through
these treacherous waters. Indian ships are mandated to prevent piracy and are
not mandated for regional law enforcement. The actions taken by the ship are
the rationale for the continued deployment of Indian ships for anti-piracy
operations in the Gulf of Aden.
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