vIndianz.com (Dec. 07, 2009) — The Indian Navy on Monday let down a piracy effort on a Norwegian-flagged tanker off the Gulf of Aden, a spokesperson said.
The Indian Navy ship, on anti-piracy guard in one of the busiest sea lanes in the Gulf of Aden, got a distress signal at about 1500 hours (IST).
“As pirates started approaching the Norwegian tanker it sent out a distress message. And we without delay launched a helicopter to put a stop to the attempt,” said an Indian Navy spokesperson.
“The helicopter prohibited the piracy effort, and in the meantime the Indian Navy warship arrived in the area,” said the official.
An Indian Navy warship has been patrolling the piracy-infested Gulf of Aden ever since last year and has thwarted a number of piracy attempts on Indian-flagged ships and vessels of other countries.
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- 15 Pakistanis among 19 detained foreigners: Police – Times of India
- Malaysia navy foils ship hijack – BBC News
- India to build 34 Naval ships, submarines – Economic Times
- India wants to fight piracy under UN flag – Indian Express
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- Pirates nabbed off Lakshadweep – The Hindu
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