New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer, INS Visakhapatnam, demonstrated a rapid and effective response to a distress call from the Marshall Island-flagged MV Genco Picardy. The vessel had come under a drone attack on the night of January 17.
Currently engaged in an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, INS Visakhapatnam immediately acknowledged the distress call and intercepted the vessels at midnight on January 18, 2024, to provide immediate assistance.
MV Genco Picardy, carrying a crew of 22 individuals, including 9 Indians, reported no casualties, and the on-board fire was reported to be under control.
In a proactive measure to ensure the safety and security of the vessel, Indian Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists from INS Visakhapatnam boarded the MV Genco Picardy in the early hours of January 18 to inspect the damaged area.
Following a thorough examination, the EOD specialists rendered the affected area safe for further transit. The Marshall Island-flagged MV Genco Picardy is now proceeding towards its next port of call.
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