{"id":2141239,"date":"2024-01-05T11:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indian-navy-wastes-no-time-with-pirates-sends-in-stealth-guided-missile-destroyer\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T11:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T16:53:55","slug":"indian-navy-wastes-no-time-with-pirates-sends-in-stealth-guided-missile-destroyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indian-navy-wastes-no-time-with-pirates-sends-in-stealth-guided-missile-destroyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Navy swiftly responds to pirates, deploys stealth-guided missile destroyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Findian-navy-wastes-no-time-with-pirates-sends-in-stealth-guided-missile-destroyer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2141239&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Indian Navy&#8217;s \u2062Swift\u200d Response to Hijacking Attempt<\/h2>\n<p>The Indian Navy \u2063wasted \u2063no time \u200dwhen a \u200breport surfaced about a ship being hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia in \u200bthe\u2062 North Arabian Sea. In a bold\u2064 move, they \u200dimmediately \u2062dispatched a\u2063 stealth-guided missile destroyer, INS Chennai, to handle the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063hijackers, \u2063however, fled before the INS Chennai arrived at the scene \u200cto confront\u200c the MV Lila Norfolk. The Indian Navy confirmed that all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, were safely evacuated and the hijackers were\u2064 no longer present. They stated, \u2064&#8221;The \u200battempt of hijacking by the pirates was\u200c probably abandoned with \u200bthe forceful warning by the #IndianNavy MPA of \u2063interception by Indian\u200d Naval warship. #INSChennai is in the vicinity of MV and rendering support \u200cto restore the power generation &#038; propulsion, and commence \u2063her voyage to the\u2063 next port of call.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndianNavy?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndianNavy<\/a>&#8216;s Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV\u200d Lila Norfolk in \u200dthe North Arabian Sea.<br \/>All 21 crew (incl \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/15Indians?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#15Indians<\/a>) \u200conboard \u2063safely evacuated from the citadel.<\/p>\n<p>Sanitisation \u2064by MARCOs has confirmed the absence of the hijackers.<\/p>\n<p>The attempt of \u2062hijacking by the\u200d pirates\u2026\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OvudB0A8VV\">https:\/\/t.co\/OvudB0A8VV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/616q7avNjg\">pic.twitter.com\/616q7avNjg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200b SpokespersonNavy\u2064 (@indiannavy)\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiannavy\/status\/1743286659880280527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Indian \u200cNavy revealed that the \u200dINS Chennai had \u2063maintained constant surveillance on the Norfolk using MPA, Predator MQ9B, \u200dand integral\u2063 helicopters.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/INSChennai?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#INSChennai<\/a> diverted \u2062from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AntiPiracy?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AntiPiracy<\/a> patrol \u200bintercepted MV Lila Norfolk at 1515h on\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/05Jan?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#05Jan<\/a> 2024.<br \/>MV was \u2064kept under continuous surveillance\u2062 using MPA, Predator \u200dMQ9B &#038; \u2064integral helos.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndianNavy?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndianNavy<\/a> \u200cMARCOs present onboard the Mission \u2063Deployed warship\u200b boarded MV \u200d&#038; commenced\u2026 \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gotHLCZL5e\">https:\/\/t.co\/gotHLCZL5e<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiannavy\/status\/1743260728193110451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, \u20642024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Recently, there has been an increase in attempted ship hijackings in the Middle\u2064 East. In late December, U.S. Navy helicopters took down three Iranian-backed Houthi small boats that were attacking a merchant ship in the\u2062 Red Sea, as\u2063 reported by the Pentagon.<\/p>\n<p>On December\u2064 31, at 6:30 a.m. local time, the Maersk \u2063Hangzhou,\u2062 a Singapore-flagged and\u2064 Denmark-owned container vessel, issued \u200ca distress call regarding four Iranian-backed Houthi small boats.\u200b The boats,\u200c originating from Houthi-controlled \u200careas in Yemen, fired\u2062 weapons at the Maersk \u2062Hangzhou and attempted\u200d to\u200c board the ship. However, the contracted \u2064security team on \u2064the vessel fought back.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2062 response to the distress call,\u200b U.S. helicopters from\u200b the \u2063USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and USS Gravely guided-missile destroyer arrived at the scene. While issuing verbal warnings to the Houthi boats, the aggressors fired upon the U.S. aircraft. \u200bIn self-defense, the U.S. Navy helicopters\u2063 returned fire,\u200d sinking three of the four\u2062 small boats \u2064and eliminating the crews. \u200dThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-forces-sink-houthi-boats-in-red-sea-pentagon-says\/\" title=\"Pentagon: US Forces Sink Houthi Boats in Red Sea\">fourth boat managed<\/a> to escape, and there were no\u200d casualties or damage to U.S.\u200d personnel \u200cor equipment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Daniel Chaitin contributed\u2062 to this \u2063article.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/u-s-forces-sink-houthi-boats-in-red-sea-pentagon-says\">U.S. Forces Sink Houthi Boats In \u200dRed Sea, Pentagon Says<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What technologies did the Indian Navy deploy to maintain surveillance of the hijacked\u2064 vessel in the North\u200b Arabian Sea?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ter.com\/hashtag\/04Jan?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&#8221;> #04Jan<\/a> after it was reported hijacked in the North Arabian Sea. MPA, Predator MQ9B and integral\u2063 helicopters were airborne\u2064 to\u2063 maintain constant \u2063surveillance of the \u2063vessel since then. #IndianNavy<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200b SpokespersonNavy\u2064 (@indiannavy)\u2064\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indiannavy\/status\/1743286560602819584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 5, \u20642024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The prompt response by the \u200cIndian \u2064Navy highlights their commitment to the safety \u2062and security\u2063 of \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea\/\" title=\"Houthi rebels release video showing seizure of cargo ship in Red Sea\">maritime trade routes<\/a>.\u2063 Hijacking attempts \u200bpose a significant threat to \u200dglobal trade, and it is crucial\u200d for naval forces to swiftly intervene to\u2063 protect the lives of crew \u2062members \u2064and prevent any disruption to\u200c commerce.<\/p>\n<p>Modern technologies, \u200bsuch as the surveillance drones \u200band\u2063 helicopters deployed by \u200bthe Indian Navy, play a vital role in\u2062 monitoring vessels and detecting \u200dany suspicious activity. This enables naval forces to\u200b respond\u200c quickly and effectively \u200bin potential hijacking situations.<\/p>\n<p>The successful evacuation of all crew members\u2063 from the MV Lila Norfolk demonstrates\u200b the\u200c professionalism and efficiency of \u2062the Indian Navy in handling such crises. It is a testament to their rigorous training and preparedness \u2063to \u200dtackle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-burke-class-destroyer-attacked-at-sea-pentagon-says\/\" title=\"Pentagon: US Burke-Class Destroyer Assaulted at Sea\">maritime security threats<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy&#8217;s swift response also sends \u2063a stern message to pirates \u2062and other potential \u200chijackers that their actions will not go \u2064unanswered. The\u200d presence of \u2063INS Chennai and the warning by\u2064 Indian Naval warships serve as deterrence, ensuring the safety of not only Indian vessels but\u2063 also\u200b all ships navigating through piracy-prone waters.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b the \u2063Indian Navy&#8217;s commitment to restoring power generation and propulsion on the MV\u2064 Lila Norfolk, as well\u200b as providing support for its\u2064 onward journey, showcases their dedication to maintaining a secure and\u200d smooth\u200d flow of maritime trade.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for international maritime\u200c organizations and navies worldwide\u2063 to collaborate and share information to effectively combat piracy and hijacking attempts. The Indian Navy&#8217;s\u2062 vigilance and swift response serve as an example for other naval forces to follow in the fight\u200d against maritime security threats.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200d conclusion, the \u200dIndian Navy&#8217;s immediate response\u2062 to the\u2064 hijacking attempt\u200c off the coast of\u200d Somalia demonstrates their unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety \u2062and security of \u200dmaritime trade. Through their \u200cswift intervention, deployment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawaii-using-robot-dog-to-patrol-homeless-community-for-signs-of-covid-19\/\" title=\"Hawaii Using Robot Dog To Patrol Homeless Community For Signs of COVID-19\">advanced surveillance technologies<\/a>, and successful evacuation of the\u2062 MV Lila Norfolk&#8217;s crew members, they have effectively prevented a potentially catastrophic situation.\u2064 Their actions not only protect the lives \u200cof seafarers but\u2062 also\u2064 safeguard\u200d the global economy by maintaining seamless trade routes. The Indian Navy&#8217;s response\u200d serves\u2062 as an inspiration\u2064 for other naval forces to be proactive and\u200c resolute in combating maritime security threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Navy swiftly responded to a report of pirates hijacking a ship with 15 Indians on board off the coast of Somalia. They promptly dispatched the INS Chennai, a stealth-guided missile destroyer, to handle the situation. However, the hijackers had already fled by the time the destroyer arrived<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2141240,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2141239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141239"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141239\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2141240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}