Hijacking and Interception
The Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen was intercepted by a navy warship, and motion was taken in accordance with worldwide legislation. In the course of the interception, the Ruen reportedly opened hearth on the Indian Navy warship, prompting a response from naval officers. The Navy is at present enterprise actions in accordance with worldwide legislation to neutralize the risk posed by the hijacked vessel.Continuous MonitoringAn officer had beforehand acknowledged that the Bulk provider MV Ruen was being “consistently monitored” by Indian guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi. “The 2 warships are current within the space for any contingency,” he stated.
Response and Motion”The vessel opened hearth on the warship, which is taking actions in accordance with worldwide legislation, in self-defense & to counter piracy, with minimal pressure essential to neutralize the pirates’ risk to delivery and seafarers,” the Navy stated in a submit on X (previously Twitter).
— indiannavy (@indiannavy)
Earlier IncidentsThe hijacking of MV Ruen was the primary incident prior to now 5 to 6 years, regardless of efforts from a number of worldwide navies to cease piracy within the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.The Indian Navy’s swift and decisive motion prevented the hijacked vessel from getting used for acts of piracy, making certain the protection of delivery and seafarers within the area.