China to continue fighting pirates off Africa

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 12:49

China will continue to send naval fleets on escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia, described by a Chinese naval officer as the nation`s international obligation.

Indian sailor Sunil James reunites with family, thanks PM

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 08:08

Indian merchant ship captain Sunil James, who was freed from Togo jail after being arrested for allegedly aiding pirates re-united with his family in Mumbai on Friday.

Centre in touch with Interpol for hostages release: Tewari

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 22:49

Centre is in constant touch with Interpol for securing safe release of five Indian hostages held captive by the Somali pirates, Manish Tewari said.

Somali pirates release Danish vessel with six crew

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 09:33

Having kept the Danish coaster -- M/V Leopard -- in their custody for two years, Somali pirates have released it along with six crew members, a Kenyan maritime official said Wednesday.

Indian sailor held captive by Somali pirates returns home

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 09:21

Saurabh Kumar, who was among the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year, returned home.

Indians rescued from Somali pirates to return today

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 08:42

Most of the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year are returning to India on Monday.

Somali pirates release Greek oil tanker with Indians on board

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 19:44

Somali pirates have released a Greek-owned oil tanker with 26 crew members, including 11 Indians, after holding them captive for ten months, the vessel`s operating company said on Tuesday.

Somali pirates free Indian sailors, row over numbers

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 16:04

All 28 Indian sailors on two ships held by Somalian pirates have been freed and will soon be back in the country, Shipping Minister GK Vasan Saturday but official sources in the capital said only 17 sailors had been released from one ship.

Hostage sailors` kin protest in Delhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 20:23

Aggrieved family members of the 17 Indian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on board MT Royal Grace today staged a protest here demanding the immediate intervention of government for their safe release.

Three foreigners to depose in Somali pirates trial

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 22:49

Three countries have agreed to send their nationals to depose as witnesses before a sessions court trying 120 Somali pirates arrested by Indian Navy and Coast Guard from high seas in several operations.

India seeks Nigeria`s help for release of 17 sailors

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 16:08

India has sought the help of Nigeria for early release of its 17 sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on board MT Royal Grace.

Italian marines surrender passport in trial court

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 17:27

The two Italian marines, facing murder charges in Kerala, on Friday surrendered their passports at the trial court here within hours of returning to India after Christmas holidays at home.