Indian Navy responds to drone attack distress call from vessel

Thursday, 18 January 2024
Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam, currently deployed in the Gulf of Aden to counter piracy activities, swiftly answered a distress call from a Marshall Islands-flagged ship. The vessel, known as MV Genco Picardy, sent out the call on Wednesday evening. Fortunately, all 22 crew members, including 9 Indian nationals, were safely evacuated with no reported casualties. The fire that had broken out on the ship has been successfully extinguished. EOD specialists boarded MV Genco Picardy to assess the extent of the damage.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

Video Credit: Oneindia - Published on January 18, 2024

News video: Red Sea Attacks: India saves ship with 9 Indians in Gulf of Aden amid Houthi attacks | Oneindia

Red Sea Attacks: India saves ship with 9 Indians in Gulf of Aden amid Houthi attacks | Oneindia 02:23

The Red Sea's geopolitical tensions intensified as the Marshall Island-flagged MV Genco Picardy faced a drone attack in the Gulf of Aden, a crucial maritime corridor linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Responding swiftly to the incident, the Indian Navy deployed its warship,...

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Indian Navy Maritime service branch of the Indian Armed Forces

President Murmu attends Navy Day celebration at Odisha's Puri

President Droupadi Murmu attended the Navy Day celebration at Puri Beach, Odisha, commending the Indian Navy's service and sacrifice. She highlighted India's..
IndiaTimes 3 days ago

Charting a New Course: Unmanned systems and future of Indian Navy

Unmanned systems not only enhance operational efficiency but also align with India's broader goals of technological self-reliance and maritime dominance.
DNA 3 days ago

Indian Navy's Power on Display: Odisha hosts Navy Day operational spectacle

This high-profile event will witness the presence of the Hon'ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, as the Chief..
DNA 3 days ago

Indian Navy Day 2024: Know history, importance and theme of the day

The theme for Indian Navy Day 2024 is "Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation." This theme emphasises the Navy's commitment to self-reliance,..
DNA 3 days ago

Indian Navy hopeful to finalise Rs 90000000000 deal for 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft and...

Meanwhile, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday said that the maritime force keeps a watch on the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA..
DNA 5 days ago

Gulf of Aden Gulf between the Horn of Africa and Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula

Yemen Houthis Hit U.S Destroyer, Supply Ships In 1 Hit| 16 Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Launched [Video]

Yemen Houthis Hit U.S Destroyer, Supply Ships In 1 Hit| 16 Ballistic, Cruise Missiles Launched

In a bold retaliatory operation, Yemeni Houthis targeted a U.S. destroyer and three American supply ships in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Yemeni Armed Forces deployed 16 ballistic, cruise missiles, and a drone, achieving precise hits on all targets, according to military spokesperson Yahya Saree. This action follows Yemen's hypersonic missile strike on Tel Aviv earlier in the day, emphasizing Yemen’s stance against U.S. and Israeli involvement in Gaza. Saree reiterated Yemen’s determination to escalate operations until the Israeli siege on Gaza ends. The attack underscores the intensifying regional tensions and Yemen's growing military capabilities. #YemenStrikesBack #HouthiRetaliation #USNavalAttack #MissileStrike #GulfOfAden #BallisticMissiles #CruiseMissiles #YemenConflict #MiddleEastTensions #NavalWarfare #AntiUSOperation #PrecisionStrike #StopGazaSiege #RegionalEscalation #MilitaryShowdown ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.346~GR.122~

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on January 1, 1970