Indian Navy Prevents Pirates' Hijacking Attempt On Bulk Carrier In Gulf Of Aden
The Indian Navy successfully repelled a piracy attempt on bulk carrier MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden on July 1, 2026, deploying INS Trikand and a P-8I aircraft to secure the vessel and its 21 crew members. The vessel sustained damage to its bridge superstructure but resumed its voyage after being cleared, highlighting ongoing piracy threats in the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean region.
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