According to the statement released by the Indian Navy Spokesperson, a total of 30 crew, including 22 Indian nationals, were reported to be safe.
On Saturday, the C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force executed a precision air-born drop of two boats along with Indian Navy MARCOS in the Arabian Sea in support of ongoing anti-piracy 'Operation Sankalp' and rescued 17 including Bulgarian nationals.
During the rescue operation, the Indian Navy said that at least three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard. and all six crew members were safe and the vessel was being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.
The Indian Defence official said that the Iranian fishing vessel MV Iman with around 17 crew members was hijacked by Somali pirates.
Nairobi, Kenya : Somali pirates hijacked a cargo ship with 15 Indian crew on board off East Africa, the European Union Naval Force said Wednesday. The Asphalt Venture lost contact with its owners on Tuesday
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