India Could Help Fight Pirates in Gulf of Aden
If a proposal by the Indian Navy to its government is accepted, soon the Indian Navy could be patrolling the dangerous pirate zone in the Gulf of Aden, the critical pathway to the Red Sea for cruising sailors. 
'Somali pirates'
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In the wake of recent hijacks of ships on the Somalia coast and the threat to shipping line, Indian Navy has sent the proposal to the Indian government of having regular patrols in the Somalia waters.
The proposal was written after pirates took over a cargo ship, 'Iran Deynat' in Somalia on August 21. There were total 24 people in the ship including three Indians. The ship 'Iran Deynat' was sailing towards Somalia carrying cargo from Poland.
The proposal deals with the implications of having regular patrols in the area, and this could lead to quicker response by the Indian Navy in case of similar incidents in the future. This could lead to unilateral action or even joint action against pirates.
The transitional federal government of Somalia has authorized the United Nations Security Council to permit other countries to enter Somalia waters to fight pirates.
So far, only the Canada has taken up the opportunity.
Somali coastal waters are among the most hazardous in the world, despite the fact that US and NATO warships have been patrolling the region for years, a security measure linked to the Iraq war.
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by TimesNow.tv/Sail-World 
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