Indian Navy warship INS Trikand foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden
Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate deployed on mission in the Gulf of Aden, responded to a piracy attempt on a merchant vessel on Wednesday, ensuring the safety of all 21 crew members on board, including one Indian national.
The navy reported that INS Trikand intervened during the piracy attempt on the MV Golden Arsenal, a bulk carrier registered under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines. The vessel was transiting from Aden, Yemen, when it reported an attempted pirate attack approximately 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.
INS Trikand, which was operating in the area, was directed to intercept the merchant vessel. A boarding team from the warship conducted a thorough inspection of the vessel and neutralised any threats faced by the crew members.
