The dhow, al Musa, was on its way to the Persian Gulf and was crewed by fourteen Indian sailors. It is home-ported at Mandvi in Gujarat.
Tag: Directorate General of Shipping
Saab systems for Indian coastal security
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Almost two years after the 26/11 terrorist attacks on Mumbai, Swedish defense company Saab has won a contract to supply a coastal surveillance system for the entire 7400-kilometer long Indian coast.
Indian dhows, dubious partners invite Somali piracy
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The serial commandeering of Indian dhows by pirates in the Arabian Sea around the Gulf of Aden recently, has put the focus on the vulnerability of these vessels to hijack, especially with their flagrant flouting of guidelines, which also facilitates the endangering of other innocent shipping.
Navy for penalties on wayward dhows
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The Indian Navy wants penalties on dhows flouting advice against sailing piracy-affected waters.
