Friday, February 27, 2009
United States Navy helps Indian ship, captures pirates off Somalia
The U.S. Navy responding to a distress call from an Indian merchant ship February 12, captured 9 alleged pirates off the Gulf of Aden, according to American Forces Press Service.
The Indian ship, Premdivya, sent out a distress call to USS Vella Gulf when some pirates off the coast of Somalia tried to capture it.
The Vella Gulf is the flagship of Task Force 151, which has been operating in the region since Jan. 8.
Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the radio message from Premdivya said the ship was under attack by individuals in a small skiff who were attempting to board the vessel.
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The Indian ship, Premdivya, sent out a distress call to USS Vella Gulf when some pirates off the coast of Somalia tried to capture it.
The Vella Gulf is the flagship of Task Force 151, which has been operating in the region since Jan. 8.
Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the radio message from Premdivya said the ship was under attack by individuals in a small skiff who were attempting to board the vessel.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: captures pirates off Somalia, Indian merchant ship, Indian ship, pirates, Task Force 151, United States Navy, Vella Gulf
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