“Indian Navy Warship Rescues Hijacked Malta Vessel in the Arabian Sea”
The Indian Navy is actively monitoring an evolving hijacking incident involving the cargo carrier MV Ruen, a Maltese vessel currently en route to the Somali coastline. Responding to the distress call on the UKMTO portal on December 14, 2023, the Indian Navy swiftly redirected a Maritime Patrol Aircraft and an Anti-Piracy patrol warship to the scene. The vessel, carrying 18 crew members, reported being boarded by approximately six unidentified individuals. The Indian Navy is committed to locating and assisting the MV Ruen in this critical situation, as stated in their official statement.
A Navy warship has intercepted a hijacked vessel and is closely monitoring its movements in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy’s deployed platforms swiftly responded to the hijacking reported via a distress message from the Malta-flagged vessel MV Ruen on the @UK_MTO portal. The ship, en route to Somalia, lost control on Thursday, prompting immediate action by Indian Naval Maritime Patrol Aircraft and a warship on anti-piracy patrol. The incident is being closely monitored, with updates provided by the Navy spokesperson on Twitter. #IndianNavy #ArabianSea #AntiPiracy #MVReun
The seizure of the vessel seems to mark the initial significant attack by Somali pirates since 2017, after various nations’ efforts in counter-piracy effectively curtailed such incidents in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.
The UK Marine organization has recommended that ships exercise vigilance when navigating the Arabian Sea close to Somalia, as a group engaging in piracy activities is operational in the region.
“Ships are urged to proceed with care and promptly report any dubious activities,” the advisory stated.
