Following an attempted hijacking in the Arabian Sea on Friday, the Indian Navy saved the crew of a commerce vessel and declared that no pirates were present.
Less than a day after learning that the bulk carrier MV Lila Norfolk, flying the flag of Liberia, had been taken over, an Indian Navy warship intercepted the ship some 460 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia.
The ship’s crew had gathered in the ship’s citadel when five to six armed individuals boarded the vessel on Thursday, according to a report received by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.
According to the navy, all 21 crew members—including 15 Indians—had been evacuated, and a cruiser was assisting in reestablishing power so the ship could continue her journey.
British marine security company Ambrey said the ship was headed for Khalifa bin Salman in Bahrain. What it carried took time to be apparent.
The Indian Navy sent a solid warning to marine patrol aircraft that they could be intercepted by an Indian Naval destroyer, which likely caused the pirates to quit their attempt at hijacking, according to a statement from the navy.
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