Watch: Indian Navy Thwarts Somali Pirate Hijacking Attempt In Arabian Sea, Safeguards Maritime Security – News18

The Indian Navy has intercepted a Malta-flagged ship hijacked in the Arabian Sea which had fallen into the hands of Somali pirates in December. The ex-MV Ruen, now used for piracy, was apprehended by an Indian Navy warship on March 15.

The pirate-controlled vessel opened fire on the warship upon interception. The Indian Navy retaliated in self-defence and countered the pirates, using minimal force to neutralize the threat posed by the pirates.

“#IndianNavy thwarts designs of Somali pirates to hijack ships plying through the region by intercepting ex-MV Ruen. The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on #14Dec 23, was reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of #piracy on high seas,” the Navy said in a post on X.

“The vessel was intercepted by the #IndianNavy warship on #15Mar. The vessel opened fire on the warship, which is taking actions iaw international law, in self-defence & to counter piracy, with minimal force necessary to neutralise the pirates’ threat to shipping and seafarers,” the Navy said.

The Navy said that efforts are underway to persuade the pirates onboard the vessel to surrender and release any civilians they may be held against their will. It reaffirmed its dedication to maritime security and the safety of seafarers in the region. “The #IndianNavy remains committed to #maritimesecurity & safety of seafarers in the region,” the Navy said.