European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker called the Hellas Aphrodite.

EU naval force takes charge of dhow used in Somalia pirate attack

Pirates board Maltese-flagged tanker off Somalia

Maltese-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite has been attacked and boarded around 550 nm off the Somali coast, according to maritime security company Vanguard. The attack has been confirmed by manager Latsco Marine Management, which said the attack happened at 1148 hours local time on November 6, while the vessel was carrying a cargo of gasoline from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa. “All 24 crew are safe and accounted for, and we remain in clos…

Pirate Pursuit Intensifies as India and EU Launch Coordinated Crackdown

A major maritime security operation has been launched following a daring rescue of a large commercial tanker off the coast of Somalia, reports gCaptain. Naval forces from India and a European Union anti-piracy mission have joined in intensified surveillance and tracking efforts to target a pirate action group believed responsible for recent attacks in the region. The incident and immediate response Last week, a tanker was attacked in the western…

Indian Navy and EU forces step up operations against Somali pirates after successful tanker rescue - India Seatrade News

The Indian Navy and European Union naval forces have launched an intensive maritime surveillance operation to track a Somali pirate action group responsible for a series of attacks in the Indian Ocean, including last week’s dramatic hijacking of the tanker HELLAS APHRODITE. According to EUNAVFOR’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean, “The Pirate Action Group (PAG) linked to recent incidents is being monitored closely by the Indian Navy and EUN…

Indian Navy and EU Forces Intensify Hunt for Somali Pirates Following Tanker Rescue

The Indian Navy and European Union naval forces have launched an intensive maritime surveillance operation to track a Somali pirate action group responsible for a series of attacks in the...