Naval authorities at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi have said that the reported threat to bulk carrier M V Melina off the coast of Lakshadweep has been averted and the vessel is safe. However, Navy Ship INS Sujata, which was dispatched to assist the vessel, will escort her to safe waters.<br/><br/>Early this morning, the master of MV Melina reported sighting four small boats approaching his vessel and had sought assistance from the naval authorities. Following this, the Navy and the Coast Guard had launched operations to assist the ship.