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Indian Navy Rescues Merchant Vessel Hit by Drone in Gulf of Aden
Indian Navy Rescues Merchant Vessel Hit by Drone in Gulf of Aden
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An Indian warship has provided critical assistance to a merchant vessel after it caught fire following a suspected drone or missile attack in the Gulf of Aden.
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The Palau-flagged MV Islander came under attack on Thursday, one of the ship's crew was injured, Indian military officials said.A naval explosive ordnance disposal team boarded the ship and cleared it of any residual threat, after which it was cleared for onward transit, they said. A medical team from the Indian Navy also boarded the ship to help the injured crew member.In a swift response to a distress call from the vessel, the Indian warship reached the vicinity of the cargo ship within a few hours to provide critical assistance, an official said.Recently, the Indian Navy has provided assistance to a number of merchant ships in the Indian Ocean following attacks on them.
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Indian Navy Rescues Merchant Vessel Hit by Drone in Gulf of Aden
15:49 24.02.2024 (Updated: 16:01 24.02.2024) An Indian warship has provided critical assistance to a merchant vessel after it caught fire following a suspected drone or missile attack in the Gulf of Aden.
The Palau-flagged MV Islander came under attack on Thursday, one of the ship's crew was injured, Indian military officials said.
A naval explosive ordnance disposal team boarded the ship and cleared it of any residual threat, after which it was cleared for onward transit, they said. A medical team from
the Indian Navy also boarded the ship to help the injured crew member.
In a swift response to a distress call from the vessel, the Indian warship reached the vicinity of the cargo ship within a few hours to provide critical assistance, an official said.
"Relentless efforts by Indian Naval warships reaffirms Indian Navy's steadfast commitment towards safety & security of merchant shipping & seafarers,'' Indian Navy spokesman Commander Vivek Madhwal said.
Recently, the Indian Navy has provided assistance to a number of merchant ships in the Indian Ocean following attacks on them.
