The distress call from MV Genco Picardy was issued late on Wednesday and the navy diverted a warship deployed in the region to the rescue of 22 crew on board, including nine Indians, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
The naval contingent participating this time would consist of 144 young men and women, marching shoulder to shoulder on the historic Kartavyapath, epitomising Indian Navy as a progressive, strong and gender-neutral force.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated a transcritical CO2 air conditioning plant at INS Shivaji in Pune’s Lonavala, Maharashtra, expressing his happiness at the indigenously developed compressor.
The main objective of the task force is to provide policy direction for the formation of IMC for smooth and sustainable operationalization, the ministry said in an office memorandum.
This cutting-edge Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform can carry 450 kg of cargo and has a 36-hour endurance.
Additionally, the Indian Navy warship INS Chennai is moving towards the hijacked vessel to tackle the situation. Further details are awaited.
The Indian Navy is getting ready to get some brand-new, high-tech weapons. Varunastra is one of the newest weapons that will help the Indian Navy fight submarines better, making it a stronger force.
The design draws inspiration from the Naval Ensign and features elements inspired by the Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the statement said.
In making this decision, the Indian government drew attention to the Battle of Imphal, a defining moment in World War II where Indian soldiers stood firm against Japanese forces, marking a turning point in the conflict.
In the ship, INS Tarmugli is commanded by Cdr Satpal Singh Sangwan under the command of the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh).
