Indian Navy Deploys Naval Aircraft And Warship In Search Of Hijacked Vessel

The M.V. Ruen, a ship flying the flag of Malta, was taken over by six trespassers, and the Indian Navy is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Arabian Sea. After receiving the distress signal on Thursday, the Navy dispatched Naval aircraft and a warship.

As the seized ship moves near Somalia, the Navy closely monitors it. The incident happened following the withdrawal of the High-Risk Area warning over the Indian Ocean.

To be the first responder in the area, the Indian Navy is working with the multinational force and other organisations to coordinate. Since October 2008, the Navy has been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, vital for India’s security and economic interests.

Iran-backed Houthi militia attacks commercial ships in the Red Sea, and Somali pirates hijack the MV Ruen as they head for Mogadishu. The Houthi actions in the Red Sea complicate matters for the Indian Navy’s INS Kochi, which is keeping an eye on the seized vessel.

The Japanese destroyer JMSDF Akebono has broken away from the chase, and shipping firms are avoiding the chokepoint at Bab El-Mandeb, which raises the cost of insurance and transportation.

Houthi assistance for Hamas terrorists in Gaza, who target Red Sea commercial vessels, worsens the situation even more. Vital sea lanes are disrupted by the activity of the Somalian pirates and the Shia Houthi movement, which Iran supports.

The expenses of international trade are impacted by the increased dangers faced by commercial shipping traffic passing through the Red Sea. The safety of the hostage crew and possible ransom demands from Somalian pirates complicate the search of the MV Ruen.

Although US and NATO warships are attempting to defend commercial vessels from Houthi attacks, the instability in the area highlights the difficulties faced by global maritime interests.

Reference: The Print

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