All 21 crew, including 15 Indians on board the MV Lila Norfolk vessel, which was hijacked on Thursday (Jan 4), have been secured and evacuated by the Indian Navy.

All 21 crew, including 15 Indians on board the MV Lila Norfolk vessel, which was hijacked on Thursday (Jan 4), have been secured and evacuated by the Indian Navy. Taking to X, the navy on Friday said, "All 21 crew (including 15 Indians) onboard safely evacuated from the citadel. Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers." MV Lila Norfolk was hijacked near Somalia's coast. "INS Chennai diverted from her Anti Piracy patrol and intercepted the MV at 1515hrs today, on 5th Jan. MV was kept under continuous surveillance using Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Predator MQ9B and integral helos. The Indian Navy Marine Commandos present onboard the Mission Deployed warship boarded the MV and have commenced the Sanitisation," the navy had earlier shared. #IndianNavy’s Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. All 21 crew (incl #15Indians) onboard safely evacuated from the citadel. Sanitisation by MARCOs has confirmed absence of the hijackers. The attempt of hijacking by the pirates… https://t.co/OvudB0A8VV pic.twitter.com/616q7avNjg — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 5, 2024 × "The attempt of hijacking by the pirates was probably abandoned with the forceful warning by the Indian Navy MPA of interception by Indian Naval warship. INS Chennai is in the vicinity of MV and rendering support to restore the power generation & propulsion, and commence her voyage to next port of call," the post added. "Indian Navy swiftly responded to the hijacking incident onboard Liberian flagged Bulk Carrier MV Lila Norfolk deploying considerable strength of assets (both ships and aircraft) and an aggressive intent to counter-attack by pirates," the naval forces said in an official statement on January 6. All 21 crew of MV Lila Norfolk have been rescued and are safe, the navy added. Increased surveillance in Arabian Sea after recent attacks The Indian Navy has increased its surveillance in the Arabian Sea after a recent spate of attacks in the region. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, data from the navy's Information Fusion Centre said that the Indian Ocean Region showed at least three hijackings in Dec 2023. The hijacking of commercial ships and attempted hijackings by suspected pirates near the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea regions resumed in December after a six-year lull. Experts believed this was because naval forces led by the US have diverted their attention to the Red Sea to thwart Houthi attacks. Abhijit Singh, head of the Maritime Policy Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation, told Reuters, "The sudden revival in ship hijacking and attacks can only be attributed to the pirates' willingness to take advantage of the fact that the focus of anti-piracy maritime forces has largely shifted from the Gulf of Eden to the Red Sea." (With inputs from agencies)

Arabian Sea hijack: All crew, including 15 Indians on board ship secured, safely evacuated by Indian Navy

In a high voltage drama unfolding in the high seas, Indian naval warship INS Chennai reached the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast on Friday and issued a warning to the pirates on board to abandon the vessel.

Indian Navy reaches hijacked ship, launches helicopters & issues warning to pirates

Given that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the guest of honour at the Bastille Day celebrations in France, the Indian Security Forces had the opportunity to show off their strength. The naval forces were represented by the INS Chennai, which is actually stationed in France from July 12 to July 16 and was designed and built domestically. Watch WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal in an exclusive conversation with commanding officer INS Chennai Raghu Nair.

Indian Navy Captain Raghu Nair in an exclusive conversation with WION | In Depth Analysis

India today successfully test fired Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the indigenous stealth destroyer INS Chennai.

DRDO in its tweet informed that the test was carried out in the Arabian sea and the missile successfully hit the designated target with pin-point accuracy.

BrahMos as ‘prime strike weapon’ will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, thus making the destroyer another lethal platform of Indian Navy. The highly versatile BrahMos has been jointly designed, developed and produced by India and Russia.

BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russia joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the BrahMos Aerospace and the Indian Navy for the "successful" test-firing of the missile.

DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy too congratulated the scientists and all personnel involved in the test-firing of the missile which he said will add to the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces in many ways.

In the last few weeks, India has test fired a number of missiles including a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos and anti-radiation missile Rudram-1.

(With inputs from agencies)

India today successfully test fired Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the indigenous stealth destroyer INS Chennai.

India today successfully test fired Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the indigenous stealth destroyer INS Chennai. DRDO in its tweet informed that the test was carried out in the Arabian sea and the missile successfully hit the designated target with pin-point accuracy. BrahMos as ‘prime strike weapon’ will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, thus making the destroyer another lethal platform of Indian Navy. The highly versatile BrahMos has been jointly designed, developed and produced by India and Russia. BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russia joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the BrahMos Aerospace and the Indian Navy for the "successful" test-firing of the missile. DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy too congratulated the scientists and all personnel involved in the test-firing of the missile which he said will add to the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces in many ways. In the last few weeks, India has test fired a number of missiles including a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos and anti-radiation missile Rudram-1. (With inputs from agencies)

BrahMos missile test-fired from stealth destroyer INS Chennai in Arabian Sea

In a major development, the Indian Navy has launched "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman as a measure to reassure Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region. The development comes in the aftermath of the attack on<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-borders-represent-our-red-line-revolutionary-guard-head-hossein-salami-228935"> oil tankers raising tensions</a> between US and Iran.

While Tehran denies involvement, Washington says that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-surveillance-asset-attacked-in-international-airspace-not-over-iran-pentagon-228977">West Asian country was behind it.</a> Pentagon has released footage of Iran's special forces allegedly removing magnetic mines.

Navy spokesperson Captain DK Sharma in a release said, "Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of Indian maritime trade and merchant vessels operating in the region and contributing towards maintaining a stable and peaceful Indian Ocean Region."

DG Shipping had issued two advisories on June 13 and&nbsp;16 to all Indian flagged vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian/ Arabian Gulf&nbsp;region and&nbsp;advised them to take appropriate protection measures.

India has deployed its ship INS Chennai and INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf to undertake maritime security operations. Both the gulfs are busy shipping routes through which international trade occurs, aerial surveillance is also being undertaken by India in the area.&nbsp;

The Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region in Gurugram, is also keeping a close watch on the movement of ships in the Gulf. It was launched by India last year to keep a tab on maritime terrorism, piracy, human and contraband trafficking, illegal and unregulated fishing etc.

Seventy-five per cent of the world’s maritime trade and fifty per cent of global oil consumption passes through the Indian Ocean region.

In a major development, the Indian Navy has launched "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman as a measure to reassure Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region.

In a major development, the Indian Navy has launched "Operation Sankalp" in the Gulf of Oman as a measure to reassure Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region. The development comes in the aftermath of the attack on oil tankers raising tensions between US and Iran. While Tehran denies involvement, Washington says that the West Asian country was behind it. Pentagon has released footage of Iran's special forces allegedly removing magnetic mines. Navy spokesperson Captain DK Sharma in a release said, "Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring safety of Indian maritime trade and merchant vessels operating in the region and contributing towards maintaining a stable and peaceful Indian Ocean Region." DG Shipping had issued two advisories on June 13 and 16 to all Indian flagged vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian/ Arabian Gulf region and advised them to take appropriate protection measures. India has deployed its ship INS Chennai and INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf to undertake maritime security operations. Both the gulfs are busy shipping routes through which international trade occurs, aerial surveillance is also being undertaken by India in the area. The Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region in Gurugram, is also keeping a close watch on the movement of ships in the Gulf. It was launched by India last year to keep a tab on maritime terrorism, piracy, human and contraband trafficking, illegal and unregulated fishing etc. Seventy-five per cent of the world’s maritime trade and fifty per cent of global oil consumption passes through the Indian Ocean region.

Gulf crisis: Navy launches 'Operation Sankalp' to reassure Indian vessels amid US-Iran row

Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday commissioned the INS Chennai, the country&#39;s third indigenously-designed guided missile destroyer in the Kolkata class, news agency Press Trust of India reported.

The ship was constructed by Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai.

&#39;INS Chennai&#39; is one of the largest destroyers constructed in India and at 164 metres in length and with a displacement of over 7,500 tonnes, the ship is also one of the largest in the Indian fleet.&nbsp;

Armed with supersonic surface to surface &#39;BrahMos&#39; missiles and &#39;Barak-8&#39; long-range surface to air missiles, the ship possesses formidable missile technology prowess.&nbsp;

The ship is designed to carry and operate up to two multi-role helicopters.

The ship is going to be assigned to the western fleet after completion of some additional trials of systems deployed on it, PTI reports.&nbsp;

INS Chennai will be placed under the operational and administrative control of the Western Naval Command.

(WION with inputs from PTI)

With a displacement of over 7,500 tons, the Chennai is one of the largest destroyers in the Indian Navy's fleet

Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday commissioned the INS Chennai, the country's third indigenously-designed guided missile destroyer in the Kolkata class, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The ship was constructed by Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. 'INS Chennai' is one of the largest destroyers constructed in India and at 164 metres in length and with a displacement of over 7,500 tonnes, the ship is also one of the largest in the Indian fleet. Armed with supersonic surface to surface 'BrahMos' missiles and 'Barak-8' long-range surface to air missiles, the ship possesses formidable missile technology prowess. The ship is designed to carry and operate up to two multi-role helicopters. The ship is going to be assigned to the western fleet after completion of some additional trials of systems deployed on it, PTI reports. INS Chennai will be placed under the operational and administrative control of the Western Naval Command. (WION with inputs from PTI)

India: Defence minister Parrikar commissions new warship INS Chennai

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