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Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

The MV Abdullah, a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier — a type of merchant ship used to transport large amounts of cargo — was hijacked in March as it was heading from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates.

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

Somali pirates say hijacked ship MV Abdullah released after $5 million ransom was paid

14 April 2024, 09:34 IST

9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy brought to Mumbai, arrested by police

During questioning of the crew members of the fishing vessel, it came to light Somalian pirates were carrying AK-47 rifles, hand grenades and rocket launchers.

03 April 2024, 16:39 IST

9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy brought to Mumbai, arrested by police

9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy brought to Mumbai, arrested by police

9 pirates caught off Somalia coast by Indian Navy brought to Mumbai, arrested by police

03 April 2024, 16:39 IST

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

All 35 pirates were produced before special judge B D Shelke at the end of their initial police remand on Tuesday.

02 April 2024, 15:42 IST

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

Court orders probe to know age of 7 out of 35 pirates, held off Somalia coast, claiming to be minors

02 April 2024, 15:42 IST

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

INS Kolkata directed the pirate ship to stop for investigation in accordance with International Law, especially the United Nations Conventions on the Laws of the Sea.

23 March 2024, 04:28 IST

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

Warship INS Kolkata carrying 35 pirates, apprehended off Somalia coast, reaches Mumbai

23 March 2024, 04:28 IST

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

No one reached them in time. The pirates clambered aboard the Abdullah, firing warning shots and taking the captain and second officer hostage, Chief Officer Atiq Ullah Khan said in an audio message to the ship's owners.

21 March 2024, 08:46 IST

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

21 March 2024, 08:46 IST

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

During the piracy peak, India's navy used to prosecute and jail in India pirates involved in major attacks, but in recent months the navy has taken to leaving the pirates at sea. The Ruen pirates will be the first India prosecutes in years, the official added.

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

India to prosecute 35 pirates who hijacked ship off Somalia, navy official says

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship: Police

The MV Abdullah was hijacked off the coast of Somalia last week, the latest of more than 20 attacks since November by Somali pirates who had laid dormant for nearly a decade.

18 March 2024, 12:14 IST

Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship: Police

Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship: Police

Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship: Police

18 March 2024, 12:14 IST

Watch: Indian Navy thwarts attempt of Somali pirates to hijack ships

The pirates had sailed out on board a ship that was hijacked around three months ago, officials said.

16 March 2024, 06:01 IST

Watch: Indian Navy thwarts attempt of Somali pirates to hijack ships

Watch: Indian Navy thwarts attempt of Somali pirates to hijack ships

Watch: Indian Navy thwarts attempt of Somali pirates to hijack ships

16 March 2024, 06:01 IST

Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash intercepts hijacked Bangladeshi vessel

Since December, there has been an increase in piracy attempts in the Arabian Sea after a gap of almost 7-8 years. This has happened because of the Red Sea crisis, forcing most of the naval vessels deployed in the area to turn to trouble-torn areas.

15 March 2024, 17:02 IST

Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash intercepts hijacked Bangladeshi vessel

Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash intercepts hijacked Bangladeshi vessel

Indian Navy ship INS Tarkash intercepts hijacked Bangladeshi vessel

15 March 2024, 17:02 IST

Unauthorised boarding of vessel reported off Somalia

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the boarding incident happened 600 nautical miles east of Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

12 March 2024, 14:17 IST

Unauthorised boarding of vessel reported off Somalia

Unauthorised boarding of vessel reported off Somalia

Unauthorised boarding of vessel reported off Somalia

12 March 2024, 14:17 IST