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MV Ruen hijacking


Saturday, March 23, 2024
Captured Somali pirates brought in for prosecution by the Indian Navy, in Mumbai. REUTERS/Hemanshi Kamani
Piracy

India Brings Back 35 Somali Pirates As Part Of Operations Near Red Sea

By Krishn Kaushik NEW DELHI, March 23 (Reuters) – The Indian navy handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai on Saturday, after 100 days

March 23, 2024
Total Views: 9221

Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

Return of Somali Pirates Adds to Crisis for Global Shipping

By Giulia Paravicini, Jonathan Saul and Abdiqani Hassan MOGADISHU, March 21 (Reuters) – As a speed boat carrying more than a dozen Somali

March 21, 2024
Total Views: 2283

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
An Indian Navy helicopter hovers over captured pirates on the deck of the MV Ruen after retaking the ship. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

India to Prosecute 35 Somali Pirates Over RUEN Hijacking

By Krishn Kaushik NEW DELHI, March 20 (Reuters) – India will bring in and prosecute 35 Somali pirates its navy captured on a hijacked ship off

March 20, 2024
Total Views: 1961

Monday, March 18, 2024
The Indian Navy rescues the MV RUEN in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, March 16, 2024. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

Somali Pirate Threat Remains After RUEN Release

The European Union’s Operation ATALANTA says multiple pirate action groups may still be operating in the Indian Ocean following the rescue of the MV Ruen and

March 18, 2024
Total Views: 6495

A EUNAVFOR helicopter flies over the pirated MV Abdullah in the Indian Ocean. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR
Shipping

Somali Forces and Foreign Navies Preparing Attack on Hijacked Ship, Police Say

By Abdiqani Hassan GAROWE, Somalia, March 18 (Reuters) – Somali police and international navies were preparing on Monday to attack a commercial

March 18, 2024
Total Views: 4466

Saturday, March 16, 2024
An Indian Navy helicopter hovers over captured pirates on the deck of the MV Ruen after retaking the ship. Photo courtesy Indian Navy
Piracy

Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked ‘Ruen’ from Somali Pirates

The Indian Navy has successfully recaptured the MV Ruen and rescued all 17 crew members who have been held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia for

March 16, 2024
Total Views: 6066

Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen intercepted by the Indian Navy. Handout via REUTERS
Piracy

Indian Navy Intercepts Somali Pirates On Cargo Ship Ruen

Update: Indian Navy Rescues Hijacked ‘Ruen’ from Somali Pirates March 16 (Reuters) – An Indian navy warship has

March 16, 2024
Total Views: 24456

Thursday, March 14, 2024
A EUNAVFOR helicopter flies over the pirated MV Abdullah in the Indian Ocean. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR
Piracy

Hijacked Bulk Carrier Arrives Off Somali Coast

The European Union’s Operation ATALANTA is currently monitoring the hijacking of the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier M/V Abdullah by Somali pirates. The

March 14, 2024
Total Views: 35266

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A boat sails next to a shipping vessel MV Abdullah in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on March 12, 2024
Piracy

Pirated Bulk Carrier Sailing Towards Somali Coast, Adding to Fears of Piracy Resurgence

The European Union’s anti-piracy naval mission, Operation ATALANTA, has confirmed details of the piracy incident involving the Bangladesh-flagged bulk

March 13, 2024
Total Views: 13360

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Bulk Carrier ABDULLAH Hijacked in Indian Ocean
Piracy

Bulk Carrier ABDULLAH Hijacked in Indian Ocean

By Bhargav Acharya and George Obulutsa March 12 (Reuters) – Twenty armed people have boarded a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia and have

March 12, 2024
Total Views: 9228

Thursday, January 4, 2024
A map provided by UKMTO showing the location of this latest boarding incident. Map courtesy UKMTO
Shipping

Ship Boarding by Armed Persons in Indian Ocean Sparks Concern

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) office is reporting that a commercial ship has been boarded by armed personnel approximately 460 nautical miles east

January 4, 2024
Total Views: 23060

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Photo of the MV Ruen courtesy EUNAVFOR
Piracy

Mystery Surrounds Hijacked Bulk Carrier ‘Ruen’ Off Somalia

The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) is continuing to closely monitor the situation of the hijacked Maltese-flagged MV Ruen in cooperation with local

December 19, 2023
Total Views: 20591
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