Jump to navigation. The INS Godavari, which was diverted to ensure a safe passage for the Egyptian merchant ship MV Suez , released by Somalian pirates two days ago, had to return after the master of the vessel did not respond to the escort assistance. MV Suez, with six Indians on board, is now being given protection by warships from other navies of the coalition forces including that of Pakistan.
The crew of the ship on Wednesday had raised an alarm about another hijack attempt after which the coalition forces responded. INS Godavari, which was escorting two other ships with 21 Indians on board through the Gulf of Aden, was diverted to help the Egyptian vessel. However, the master of ship did not respond," a statement issued by the naval headquarters said.
Navy sources denied the allegations and claimed it had made frantic efforts to reach out. Since Godavari was escorting two other ships, other navies operating in the region were contacted.
Navy withdrwas escort to MV Suez, says master of the vessel did not respond to call. For sports news , updates, live scores and cricket fixtures , log on to indiatoday.
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