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The area comprising Red Sea, Suez Canal, Bab el-Mandeb strait, Gulf of Aden etc should be studied from Atlas.
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Indian Navy’s Anti-Piracy Operation in the Arabian Sea
Incident Overview: Malta-flagged MV Ruen was hijacked by pirates in the Arabian Sea, prompting an immediate response from the Indian Navy, which intercepted and monitored the vessel’s movement toward Somalia.
International Collaboration: The operation saw cooperation with the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships in maritime security efforts.
Understanding Maritime Piracy:
Definition: As per UNCLOS Article 101, piracy involves acts of violence, detention, or depredation committed on the high seas or outside any state’s jurisdiction, with the intent of personal gain.
Key Areas: Piracy hotspots include Northwest Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, the Red Sea, the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.
