Amid escalating issues over assaults on business vessels within the Pink Sea by Houthi militants, the Indian Navy swiftly responded to a drone strike on a Liberian-flagged business vessel within the Gulf of Aden on Monday. The incident marked one other in a sequence of assaults on service provider vessels, prompting the Indian Navy to increase help to quite a few ships within the western Indian Ocean in latest weeks.
Rapid response and help
In line with reviews, the vessel, transiting about 90 nautical miles southeast of Aden, reported a hearth ensuing from a drone or missile assault. The Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata, engaged in maritime safety operations within the area, promptly arrived on the scene of the incident at 2230 hours.
“INS Kolkata, mission deployed within the area for maritime safety operations, promptly responded and arrived on the scene of the incident by 10.30 pm,” the Navy assertion learn.
Specialised assist groups deployed
Upon arrival, a specialised firefighting group comprising 12 personnel from INS Kolkata boarded the vessel to help firefighting efforts. Moreover, a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) group additionally launched into the vessel to help in residual threat evaluation.
“A specialised firefighting group of 12 personnel from INS Kolkata launched into the vessel early within the morning hours of March 5 to help within the firefighting efforts. Specialist EOD Crew additionally embarked the vessel and offered help in residual threat evaluation,” it added.
The Indian Navy’s proactive response underscored its dedication to making sure maritime safety and safeguarding business transport within the area.
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