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Maltese ship facing threat from pirates, Navy rushed for help |
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 Kochi: Amidst reports of a Maltese bulk
carrier facing threat from pirates 200 nautical miles west of
Lakshadweep Islands early today, Indian Navy rushed its ship
"INS Sujatha" for assistance.
The Maltese ship 'M V Melina I' was on passage from
Ukraine to Paradip in Orissa when it was learnt to have
encountered the pirates, a Navy release said
The Southern Naval Command here said INS Sujatha has
on board an armed helicopter and Marine Commandos (MARCOS) to
effectively deal with any "emergent situation".
Indian Coast Guard Vessel 'CGS Annie Basant' and a
dornier aircraft have also been dispatched to render
assistance, it said. |
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Updated :
Saturday, 06 Mar 2010, 13:08 [IST] |
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