The MV Islander, bearing the flag of Palau, had caught fire after an attack by likely drone or missile on February 22. Tribune photo
New Delhi, February 24
A merchant vessel that caught fire following a missile strike in the Gulf of Aden has been provided assistance by the Indian Navy.
The MV Islander, bearing the flag of Palau, a small Island territory in the Pacific Ocean, had caught fire after an attack by likely drone or missile on February 22.
A distress call had been broadcast by the Ship. An Indian Navy warship deployed in the Gulf of Aden for maritime security operations, arrived in vicinity of the vessel in the afternoon of February 22, the Navy said on Saturday.
An Indian Naval explosives specialist team embarked the vessel and sanitised it for any residual risk. The vessel was cleared for onward transit.
At the request of the Ship Captain, a naval medical team also embarked the ship and provided medical assistance to an injured crew member.
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