MV Lila Norfolk

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attempted hijack · 2024-01-04 · Arabian Sea (off somalia)

Date: 2024-01-04
Region: Arabian Sea
Vessel: MV Lila Norfolk
IMO: 9705435
Flag: LBR
Vessel type: bulker
Incident type: attempted hijack
Outcome: repelled
Casualties: none

Summary

Somali pirates boarded the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Lila Norfolk approximately 460 nautical miles east of Somalia. The 21 crew — mostly Indian nationals — retreated to the citadel and activated the ship's SSAS. INS Chennai (Indian Navy) responded rapidly. On arrival the Indian Navy conducted a boarding operation; the pirates had already departed. All crew were extracted safely. The incident marked a resurgence of Somali piracy activity coinciding with the diversion of Combined Task Force 151 assets to the Red Sea Houthi campaign.

Source

Reporting organisation: Indian Navy

https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/press-releases

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