Indian Navy Foils Somali Pirate Hijack In Arabian Sea: Watch The Dramatic Encounter!

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.

Indian Navy Foils Somali Pirate Attack

The Navy's response came after 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 neutralise 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, formerly known as Twitter.

Utilization of International Law

The Indian Navy clarified that the vessel was intercepted by a #IndianNavy warship on #15Mar, and upon being fired upon, it responded following international law, employing minimal force necessary for self-defence and countering piracy threats to shipping and seafarers.

Negotiation and Commitment

Efforts are currently underway to persuade the pirates onboard the vessel to surrender and release any civilians they may be held against their will, reaffirming the Navy's dedication to maritime security and the safety of seafarers in the region.

Collaborative Efforts for Maritime Safety

Throughout the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy has consistently been at the forefront of ensuring the safety of merchant shipping, collaborating with international partners and friendly foreign countries.

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar emphasized the presence of over 50 warships from extra-regional forces deployed in the Indian Ocean Region for various missions, including anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, during the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) held in New Delhi in November.