Captain moves crew to citadel, thwarts pirate assault on India-bound vessel

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The Indian Navy successfully defended the Golden Arsenal vessel from a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden by securing the crew inside a citadel that pirates could not breach. Despite this success, four vessels remain under Somali pirate control, with Indian nationals on three of them, highlighting ongoing maritime security challenges.

In a daring move, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the Golden Arsenal in the perilous Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew effectively sought refuge within an impregnable citadel that the invaders could not penetrate. Currently, four vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates, with Indian nationals on three of them.