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Indian Navy responds to distress call from damaged Iranian fishing vessel, provides medical help to crew
The ship had six Iranian crew on board and was operating East of Duqm. FV Ameen sustained damages after it allegedly collided with a merchant vessel. The Navy said that the collision resulted in a hull breach leading to water ingress
FP Staff
February 12, 2024 16:03:43 IST
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Indian Navy extends helping handResponding to a distress call from the vessel, the Navy deployed a mission in the North Arabian Sea for maritime security operations.The mission provided damage control assistance and strengthened the hull making it safe for further transit.Apart from this medical aid was also provided to three injured crew members.‘We will never forget the help’A member of the crew onboard said, “We heard a big noise and were worried for our safety. We saw the Indian Navy and called for help.”Thanking the Navy for their help, the crew members said they would “never forget the Indian Navy’s assistance.”Previous rescue operations Earlier in January, the firefighting team of the Indian Navy warship, INS Visakhapatnam, successfully brought the fire onboard the merchant vessel Marlin Luanda under control.In January, the firefighting team of the Indian Navy, INS Vishakhapatnam, successfully rescued a merchant vessel Marlin Luanda by dousing a fire onboard.In the same month, the Navy’s elite marine commandoes rescued 21 crew members from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea after it was hijacked by six armed pirates.Join our Whatsapp channel to get the latest global news updates
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February 12, 2024 16:03:43 IST
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