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Indian Navy doing ‘excellent job’, piracy rising due to Red Sea tensions: Italian Vice Admiral

October 05, 2024 7:32 am

The navies of India and Italy will engage in bilateral maritime exercises off Goa coast on October 5-6, say Italian Navy officials.

Arrest of 35 Somali pirates: How authorities faced a tough time in 2011 after 120 pirates were held

March 27, 2024 5:58 pm

In 2011, when 120 Somalian nationals were arrested in four separate operations, the police, court and prison authorities had faced several challenges.

Pirates take advantage of security vacuum left by Houthi strikes

March 21, 2024 5:40 pm

More than 20 attempted hijackings since November have driven up prices for armed security guards and insurance coverage and raised the spectre of possible ransom payments, according to five industry representatives.

Navy foils another piracy attempt, rescues crew of 19

February 03, 2024 3:44 am

INS Sharda intercepted the vessel in early hours of Friday and used her integral helo and boats to coerce the pirates for safe release of crew along with the vessel.

Watch | Pakistani, Iranian crew thank Indian Navy for saving them from Somali pirates

February 01, 2024 10:50 pm

The Indian Navy on Tuesday rescued a crew of 19 Pakistani nationals from 11 Somali pirates in a successful operation on the hijacked fishing vessel Al Naeemi

In third successful operation in 3 days, Indian Navy rescues Sri Lankan vessel hijacked by Somali pirates

January 31, 2024 10:00 am

Three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard, all six crew members are safe and the vessel is being escorted to Seychelles

India to assist in rescue of Sri Lanka fishermen captured by Somali pirates

January 29, 2024 8:17 am

The multi-day fishing trawler Lorenzo Putha-4 set sail from Dikowita fishing harbour in Sri Lanka on January 16.

Terrorism, militancy and pirates: Gulf of Aden hijacking underlines naval challenges

January 15, 2024 11:03 pm

In the past six weeks, attacks on merchant ships have become increasingly common, and regional navies are struggling to keep up

Somali 'Pirates': 27 sentenced to 7 yrs in jail

August 12, 2017 3:46 am

The men have been convicted under charges, including attempt to murder, kidnapping and relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Arms Act. They were acquitted of charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and kidnapping for ransom.

Mumbai court gives seven-year jail sentence to 15 Somali pirates arrested in 2011

August 03, 2017 10:32 am

A Mumbai Court sentenced seven years rigorous imprisonment to 15 Somali pirates after they were convicted for attempt to murder and kidnapping.

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