Indian Navy rescues hijacked vessel Azini and 20 crew from pirates off Somalia
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Maritime security and India's role as a 'First Responder' in the Indian Ocean Region: a GS3 Internal Security topic.
Why in news
The Indian Navy rescued the hijacked fishing vessel Azini and 20 crew members from pirates off the northeastern coast of Somalia.
Background
The Indian Navy conducted a 48-hour operation involving a warship, a maritime reconnaissance aircraft, and a precision airdrop of Marine Commandos via an IAF C-17 aircraft. The vessel Azini was suspected of being used as a 'mother ship' for pirate attacks before the intervention.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Indian Navy rescued 20 crew members from the hijacked vessel Azini.
- PlaceThe rescue operation took place off the northeastern coast of Somalia.
- S&TThe Indian Air Force used a C-17 aircraft for the precision airdrop of Marine Commandos.
- FactThe operation lasted over 48 hours and utilized non-kinetic measures to contain the vessel.
Prelims practice question
Which aircraft was utilized by the Indian Air Force for the precision airdrop of Marine Commandos during the rescue operation?
- (a)C-130
- (b)C-170
- (c)C-130J
- (d)C-17
Show answer
Answer: (d) C-17 — The note specifies that an IAF C-17 aircraft was used for the precision airdrop of Marine Commandos.
For Mains
Q. Discuss India's role as a 'First Responder' in the Indian Ocean Region and its implications for maritime security and international trade routes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Maritime security: Countering 'mother ship' tactics used by pirates to launch multi-vector attacks
- Strategic positioning: India's role as a preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
- Inter-agency coordination: Seamless integration of Navy, Air Force, and Marine Commandos in maritime domain awareness
Keywords: Maritime Security · First Responder · Non-kinetic measures · Indian Ocean Region · Maritime Domain Awareness
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