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Source- This post on INS Sumitra has been created based on the article “Indian Navy warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked off Somalia coast” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 29 January 2024.
Why in the news?
The Indian Navy’s INS Sumitra has recently rescued fishermen hijacked by pirates along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden.
About INS Sumitra
1) It is the fourth and last Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy.
2) It is indigenously designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited.
3) It was used in “Operation Rahat” in 2015 to rescue 350 Indian citizens stranded in Yemen.
Features
| Aspect | Detail |
| Size | Length- 105 metres Breadth-13 metres Speed -It can achieve speed of 25 knots. |
| Range | 6,500 nautical miles. |
| Launchpad | It has a helipad to operate one light weight Dhruv helicopter. |
| Advanced weapon sensor platform | It has an advanced weapon sensor platform which is used for surveillance and ensuring security of offshore installations, including oil filling stations. |
About Gulf of Aden
1)It is an extension of the Indian Ocean, tucked between the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent.
2) Borders: In the North– Yemen, In the South– Somalia and Socotra Island (Part of Yemen), In the East– Arabian Sea, In the West– Djibouti
3) It is connected to the Red Sea on the west by the Strait of Bab-el Mandeb.
4) It is a critical part of the Suez Canal shipping route, which connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
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