Captain moves crew to citadel, thwarts pirate assault on India-bound vessel
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The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the India-bound vessel Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden. During the attack, the ship's captain executed a defensive maneuver by moving the entire crew into an impregnable citadel, which the invaders were unable to penetrate.
The incident highlights ongoing maritime security threats in the region, noting that four other vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates.