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Navy deploys yet another ship in war torn Gulf of Aden
INS Kochi
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Dec 23 2023 Marine News

Navy deploys yet another ship in war torn Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy has deployed a second frontline ship in the Gulf of Aden to augment its anti-piracy mission, following the hijacking of a Malta-flagged cargo vessel by pirates. The Navy now has stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi and INS Kolkata in the region, officials said.

The Navy swiftly responded after receiving a call for help from MV Ruen, the Malta-flagged hijacked vessel, on December 14.

Days later, it evacuated one of the 18 crew members onboard the vessel off the coast of Somalia to provide medical care after he was injured by the pirates.

"In a swift response, Indian Navy's maritime patrol aircraft deployed to investigate the incident arrived overhead MV Ruen on December 15 and established communication with the crew," a Navy spokesperson said.

"All 18 crew (no Indians onboard) were reported to be safe in the citadel. Concurrently, in response to the incident, INS Kochi on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden was also diverted immediately to render assistance," he said.

The official said INS Kochi intercepted MV Ruen in the early hours of December 16 and launched its integral helicopter to assess the situation.