The Indian Navy's warship INS Trikand thwarted a piracy attempt on merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, protecting critical cargo for India and an Indian crew member. Suspected pirates fled before boarding, and no injuries or damage were reported after Marine Commandos secured the ship.
The Indian Navy's warship INS Trikand foiled a piracy attempt on merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal, carrying critical cargo for India, in the Gulf of Aden. The crew activated anti-piracy protocols, and suspected pirates fled before Indian Navy Marine Commandos secured the ship, with no injuries reported.
Somali pirates have hijacked the MT Eureka oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden near the port of Qana, marking the second tanker hijacking in the region within 10 days. The pirates departed from near Qandala in Puntland and overran the Togo-flagged vessel at 5:00 AM local time. The incident follows the April 22 hijacking of Honor 25 and comes amid a surge in Somali piracy since late 2023, when Houthi attacks forced international navies to redirect resources.
The M/T EUREKA tanker was attacked and seized by unidentified armed individuals off the coast of Yemen near Shabwa province. Efforts are underway to ensure crew safety as the tanker heads towards the Gulf of Aden.
