Russian and Indian frigates on the attack in the Gulf of Aden

(B2)The russian warship Neustrachimy began escorting a Danish merchant ship with its Russian crew off the Somali coast on Tuesday, according to the spokesman for the Russian naval forces Igor Dygalo who confided in our colleagues from Ria Novosti. "Denmark has requested through diplomatic channels that the ship CEC Order is protected by a Russian vessel. This ship is owned by a Danish company and flies the flag of the Bahamas. (But) her crew has 15 Russian sailors,” the soldier explained.

Tuesday again is the indian warship - the INS Tabar - which was called to the resort by a merchant ship, flying the flag of New Delhi. attempted to hijack an Indian boat, subsequently escorted to port, announced the armed forces in New Delhi. The 38.265 ton "Jag Arnav", owned by the Indian shipowner Great Eastern Shipping, had crossed the Suez Canal a few days earlier and was 60 nautical miles from Aden (Yemen) when it was attacked by pirates not identified. The warship was then 15 miles from the attack. But he was able to quickly dispatch a helicopter with marine commandos on board, which was enough to disperse the attackers, according to the Indian press. The merchant ship was then escorted to port. The Indian Navy has been patrolling the Gulf of Aden since October 23. During his recent visit to the Gulf, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed a maritime security framework agreement with Qatar. An identical agreement must be signed with Oman.

Le Courbet of the French navy continues its escorts in the channel traced by the American-led coalition of the fight against terrorism, TF 150, whose ships regularly patrol the area (see map below)

(map: Dicod - French army)

(NVP)