India to provide aircraft, choppers to Seychelles

Last Updated: Monday, July 19, 2010, 21:40

India and Seychelles agreed to take forward their cooperation in tackling piracy in the Indian Ocean, with New Delhi assuring a new Dornier patrol aircraft and two Chetak helicopters to the island nation at the earliest.

Antony on visit to Seychelles from Sunday

Last Updated: Monday, July 12, 2010, 23:34

To further strengthen the bilateral defence ties and increase cooperation in anti-piracy operations, Defence Minister A K Antony will be on a two-day visit to Seychelles starting next Sunday.

Navy ship on anti-piracy mission to join Seychelles Day fete

Last Updated: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 21:44

An Indian Navy ship on an anti-piracy mission in Seychelles waters at present will join the celebrations of the island nation`s National Day tomorrow.

India, Seychelles agree to cooperate on anti-piracy efforts

Last Updated: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 00:50

India and Seychelles today agreed to cooperate in the global efforts at fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden that was adversely impacting business due to the threats posed to cargo ships sailing through the Indian Ocean.

Anti-piracy cooperation tops Seychelles Prez`s agenda

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 18:56

India and Seychelles are expected to sign a number of agreements during President James Alix Michel`s visit, which is also aimed at expanding the security and anti-piracy cooperation between the two countries.

US navy nabs pirate suspects near Seychelles

Last Updated: Thursday, April 1, 2010, 21:19

A US warship operating in the Indian Ocean captured five suspected pirates on Thursday after an exchange of gunfire in international waters near the Seychelles, the Pentagon said.

Seychelles coastguard vessel destroys two pirate boats

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 22:16

The Seychelles coastguard repelled an attack by Somali pirates on Tuesday, destroying two of their boats during a dramatic high-seas operation that started with the brazen rescue of 27 fishermen.

Seychelles coastguard vessel destroys two pirate boats

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 16:16

A Seychelles coastguard vessel repelled an attack by Somali pirates, destroying two of their boats, hours after rescuing 27 fishermen in Indian Ocean, a statement said today.

Dutch Navy frees 20 suspected Somali pirates: Spokesman

Last Updated: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:11

Twenty suspected Somali pirates nabbed by the Dutch Navy in the lawless waters off the restive Horn of Africa nation and the Seychelles coast have been freed, the Defence Ministry said.

Spanish boat fights off pirates near Seychelles

Last Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010, 12:16

The security team aboard the Txori Argi, a Spanish fishing boat, have fought off a group of pirates who attacked the vessel off the Seychelles Islands, but no one was injured in the incident, the shipowner said.

Seychelles getting `sinking feeling`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 13:41

Camille Hoareau stands on Denis Island`s beach of creamy-white sand, exactly where trees used to grow a few years ago.

Navy deploys another warship off Seychelles

Last Updated: Monday, November 23, 2009, 18:53

Augmenting its anti-piracy operations, the Indian Navy is deploying another warship with marine commandos on board to combat pirates off the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius, an official said Monday.