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INS Chennai Races Towards Somali Coast to Assist Hijacked Merchant Vessel
INS Chennai Races Towards Somali Coast to Assist Hijacked Merchant Vessel
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The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation around a hijacked merchant ship off the coast of Somalia and has dispatched INS Chennai to deal with the issue, an official statement said.
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The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation around a hijacked merchant ship off the coast of Somalia and has dispatched INS Chennai to deal with the issue, an official statement said.They said the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai was moving towards the hijacked ship to deal with the situation.According to media reports, the Liberian-flagged vessel, MV Lila Norfolk, may have 15 Indian crew members on board.Details of the hijacking of the ship are not known at this time, they added.
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INS Chennai Races Towards Somali Coast to Assist Hijacked Merchant Vessel
The Indian Navy, by deploying one of its ships and closely monitoring the overall situation, has been helping to manage the situation that has arisen following the hijacking of a merchant ship near Somali Coast.
The Indian Navy is closely monitoring the situation around a hijacked merchant ship off the coast of Somalia and has dispatched INS Chennai to deal with the issue, an official statement said.
"The vessel had sent a message on the UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations) portal indicating boarding by about five to six unknown armed persons on the evening of 4 January 2024," the Indian Navy reported.
They said the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai was moving towards the hijacked ship to deal with the situation.
"Naval aircraft continue to monitor the movement and INS Chennai is closing the vessel to provide assistance. The overall situation is being closely monitored in coordination with other agencies/MNF in the area," they added.
According to media reports, the Liberian-flagged vessel, MV Lila Norfolk, may have 15 Indian crew members on board.
Details of the hijacking of the ship are not known at this time, they added.
