Indian Navy Commandos Board Hijacked Ship in Arabian Sea, Crew Safe

Posted by Isaac Cubillos | Jan 6, 2024 | Other News

Indian Navy commandos successfully boarded a hijacked Liberian-flagged ship, the MV Lila Norfolk, in the Arabian Sea, conducting “sanitization” operations, as reported by the navy on Friday. The exact details of the operation remain undisclosed.

The intervention occurred on Friday afternoon, following a report received by the navy less than a day earlier about the ship’s hijacking off Somalia’s coast in the North Arabian Sea. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency, the Indian Navy’s swift response led to no unauthorized persons being found on board. All crew members have been confirmed safe and are accounted for. The MV Lila Norfolk is now proceeding out of the area, as per the UKMTO’s latest update.

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