#India’s navy said its commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the #ArabianSea, and that it had not found any pirates on board.

The subcontinent’s navy said on Friday that 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, were rescued from the #MVLilaNorfolk after they intercepted the vessel. #Israel

Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
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India navy says responding to Liberian-flagged vessel hijack in Arabian Sea

Navy says it has sent a warship to render assistance after the vessel issues a hijacking distress call.

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The ship sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal, saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on Thursday evening, the statement said.

At least 15 Indian crew members were on board the #MVLilaNorfolk, which was hijacked near #Somalia’s coast. #Houthi #Israel

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India navy says responding to Liberian-flagged vessel hijack in Arabian Sea

Navy says it has sent a warship to render assistance after the vessel issues a hijacking distress call.

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