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Indian Navy closely monitoring hijacked Malta-flagged vessel headed towards Somalia

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 December 2023
An Indian warship and maritime patrol aircraft are closely tracking a hijacked Malta-flagged vessel named MV Ruen, which is now headed towards the coast of Somalia with armed pirates and 28 crew members on board. The Indian Navy swiftly responded to the distress call and is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with other agencies and the multi-national force in the area. A Spanish warship has also joined the Indian one in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region.
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