Indian Navy responds to hijacking attempt of Liberia Flagged bulk carrier in Arabian sea

Title:- Indian Navy responds to hijacking attempt of Liberia Flagged bulk carrier in Arabian sea
According to Indian Navy sources, Indian Navy's Mission Deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in Arabian Sea involving a hijacking attempt onboard Liberia Flagged bulk carrier. The vessel had sent a message on UKMTO portal indicating boarding by approx five to six unknown armed personnel in the evening on 04 Jan 24.
News Agency Reuters quoting British security firm Ambrey reported that the vessel was destined for Khalifa bin Salman in Bahrain.
Responding swiftly to the developing situation, Indian Navy launched an MPA and has diverted INS Chennai deployed for Maritime Security Operations to assist the vessel.
The aircraft overflew the vessel on early morning of 05 Jan 24 and established contact with the vessel, ascertaining the Safety of the crew.
Naval aircraft continues to monitor movement and INS Chennai is closing the vessel to render assistance.
The overall situation is being closely monitored, in coordination with other agencies/ Multinational forces in the area.