Indian Navy in Gulf of Aden: Here's how the service has responded to Houthi attacks, piracy threats in the Red Sea
The marine vessel True Confidence, a bulk carrier, had reported a fire onboard after it was hit by a drone or missile. The attack had led to the death of three members on board
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The Indian Navy, on Wednesday, responded to the aftermath of yet another lethal maritime incident in the Gulf of Aden. The service’s stealth guided-missile destroyer, INS Kolkata, rescued the crew of Barbados-flagged MV True Confidence, including one Indian national, from what could have been a harrowing fate.
The marine vessel True Confidence, a bulk carrier, had reported a fire onboard after it was hit by a drone or missile. According to a report by AFP, the attack had led to the death of three members on board.
The crew had also sustained critical injuries and were forced to abandon the ship. The merchant vessel was approximately 54 nautical miles (nm) southwest of Aden.
INS Kolkata, which is deployed in the region for Maritime Security Operations, arrived at the location around 4:45 pm and managed to rescue 21 members, including one Indian national. The Indian Navy provided immediate medical aid to the crew. They were then evacuated to Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
The rescue operation involved the use of an integral helicopter and boats.
The spokesperson of the Indian Navy shared a dramatic video of the ordeal on social media.
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