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The Indian Navy controlled the fire on LPG tanker MT Falcon carrying 35,000 cbm of gas and recovered two missing crew members’ bodies, aiding ongoing salvage efforts.
- On October 18, the LPG carrier MT Falcon suffered an explosion and fire off Yemen, and the crew abandoned the tanker into life rafts while Greek and French rescue assets aided.
- Initial reports suggested a projectile struck the ship, but Western authorities now view the blast as more likely an accident amid speculation about Israeli entities and Houthis' denial alongside the vessel's maintenance history.
- The ship's crew numbered 26, including 25 Indians, and 24 survivors were landed in Djibouti late on October 19, authorities reported they were in good condition and slated for repatriation.
- India dispatched the warship INS Trikand after a call for aid; firefighting and medical specialists boarded the tanker as the fire was controlled on October 22, and the Indian Navy recovered two missing seafarers' bodies, which were handed to the Indian Embassy in Djibouti.
- A salvage team hired by the shipping company and a civilian tug, supported by naval support assets, secured the drifting tanker laden with 35,000 cbm of liquified petroleum gas amid EUNAVFOR Aspides warnings.
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Pics: INS Trikand Carries Out Firefighting Operation Off Djibouti Coast
Indian warship INS Trikand carried out a rescue mission on board a Cameroon-flagged commercial carrier off the coast of Djibouti after the vessel caught fire, in which two crew members were killed.
Indian Naval Heroes Execute Daring Rescue Amidst Flames | Science-Environment
Indian Naval Heroes Execute Daring Rescue Amidst Flames An Indian warship, INS Trikand, embarked on a high-stakes rescue operation following a fire outbreak aboard a Cameroon-flagged vessel, MT Falcon, near Djibouti's coast. Tragically, two crew members succumbed, with 24 others saved by nearby merchant ships.The Indian Navy confirmed that INS Trikand, serving in the Gulf of Aden for maritime security, played a pivotal role in delivering essenti…
Yemen Blast: Indian Navy’s Warship INS Trikand Battles Blaze, Rescues Crew Onboard MV Falcon After LPG Tanker Explosion off Djibouti Coast
The Indian Navy's warship INS Trikand, deployed in the Gulf of Aden for maritime security operations, carried out a rescue and firefighting mission after a massive fire broke out on board the Cameroon-flagged LPG carrier MV Falcon off the coast of Djibouti, as per Indian Navy's spokesperson. Yemen Blast: Indian Navy’s Warship INS Trikand Battles Blaze, Rescues Crew Onboard MV Falcon After LPG Tanker Explosion off Djibouti Coast.
Indian Navy Leads Humanitarian Effort Following Tanker Fire
The Indian Navy led a major firefighting and rescue operation after an explosion and fire onboard an LPG carrier in the Gulf of Aden. Specialized naval teams recovered the bodies of missing crew members amid extreme heat and damaged ship structures. International naval and coast guard units coordinated to rescue 24 crew members and ensure their safe transfer to Djibouti. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with m…
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