INDIAN NAVY’S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORM RESPONDS TO A MARITIME INCIDENT IN THE GULF OF ADEN

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INS Visakhapatnam, mission deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy operations.
INS Visakhapatnam, mission deployed in Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy operations.
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INDIAN NAVY’S MISSION DEPLOYED PLATFORM RESPONDS TO A MARITIME INCIDENT IN THE GULF OF ADEN

By PIB Delhi

INS Visakhapatnam, mission deployed in the Gulf of Aden for anti-piracy operations, swiftly responded to a distress call by Marshall Island flagged MV Genco Picardy following a drone attack at 2311 hrs on 17 Jan 24.

INS Visakhapatnam, undertaking anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden, acknowledged the distress call and intercepted the vessels at 0030 hrs on 18 Jan 24 in order to provide assistance. MV Genco Picardy with 22 crew (09 Indian) reported nil casualties and fire under control.

Indian Naval EOD specialists from INS Visakhapatnam boarded the vessel in the early hours of 18 Jan 24 to inspect the damaged area. EOD specialists, after a thorough inspection, have rendered the area safe for further transit. The vessel is proceeding to the next port of call.

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