Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked Iranian Vessel With 23 Pakistani Crew Members
The Indian Navy on Friday rescued an Iranian fishing vessel that had a crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, hijacked by pirates off the coast of Socotra.
The fishing vessel, FV Al Kambar was rescued by the Indian Navy's INS Sumedha and INS Trishul on Friday after more than 12 hours of "intense coercive tactical measures".
Rescued by two Navy ships
FV Al Kambar was intercepted by the INS Sumedha and later she was joined by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul.
The fishing vessel was around 165 kilometres southwest of the Yemeni island of Socotra when it was intercepted.?
All pirates captured
Utilising their tactical expertise and strategic coordination, Indian naval forces initiated negotiations with the pirates, compelling them to surrender without bloodshed. The surrender marked a decisive victory for the Indian Navy in combating piracy and ensuring the safety of maritime activities in the region.
"INS Sumedha intercepted FV 'Al Kambar' during early hours of Friday and was joined subsequently by the guided missile frigate INS Trishul," it said.
"After more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued," the Indian Navy added.
Where did the pirate attack take place?
The fishing vessel at the time of the incident was approximately 90 nm southwest of Socotra and was "reported to have been boarded by nine armed pirates," it said.
Socotra Archipelago is in the northwest Indian Ocean near the Gulf of Aden.??
Operation Sankalp
The Indian Navy said it remains committed to ensuring maritime security in the region and the safety of seafarers, "irrespective of the nationalities".
The Indian Navy will take "affirmative action" to ensure a safer and more secure Indian Ocean Region, its chief Admiral R Hari Kumar had said on March 23 while citing the anti-piracy and other maritime security operations undertaken by the naval force in the preceding 100 days under 'Op Sankalp'.
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