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Indian Navy completes three years of continuous patrol in the Gulf to protect Indian shipping

Stealth frigate INS Talwar deployed to mark Operation Sankalp anniversary and reaffirm Indian presence in strategically important region

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India’s frontline warship INS Talwar on patrol in the Gulf

The stealth frigate, INS Talwar is presently deployed for Operation Sankalp to commemorate the third year of the Indian Navy’s continuous presence in the Gulf for protection of India’s maritime interests.

In the milieu of the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf, after the attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman in June 2019, the Indian Navy commenced Maritime Security Operations, codenamed ‘Operation Sankalp’, in the Region on June 19, 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Straits of Hormuz.

This operation is being progressed in close coordination with all stakeholders including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Directorate-General of Shipping.

“Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation in the Gulf and is maintaining presence in the region to ensure security of India’s sea borne trade and the safety of Indian Flag Merchant Vessels transiting through the region. The Indian Navy stands committed to protection of the nation's Maritime Interests,” an Indian Navy spokesperson stated.

The Indian Navy is simultaneously carrying out anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, which were started in October 2008. Since then, one warship has been deployed continuously by India in the Gulf of Aden. Besides escorting Indian flagged vessels, ships of other countries have also been provided protection. No ship under Indian escort has thus far been hijacked by pirates.



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