Djibouti City/Internet/Hyderabad, Oct 20 (Maxim News): 23 Indian crew members onboard MV Falcon, which caught fire and was adrift off the Yemen coast following an explosion, have been rescued and safely handed over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard.
The Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon, which was sailing southeast of the port of Aden, Yemen, with destination Djibouti, caught fire after an explosion onboard on Saturday. The vessel was fully loaded with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Upon receipt of an urgent distress request from the vessel’s master, UNAVFOR ASPIDES, a purely defensive operation that protects civilian ships and crews navigating the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, initiated a search operation.
“EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, under the coordination of Rear Admiral Andrea Quondamatteo, Force Commander of ASPIDES, has successfully coordinated a SAR (SEARCH AND RESCUE) operation,” a statement released by ASPIDES said.
“MV MEDA successfully rescued 24 crewmembers of MV FALCON (1 Ukrainian and 23 Indians),” it added. The MV Falcon was escorted to the Port of Djibouti, where the rescued seafarers were safely handed over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard.
Out of a crew of 26, two members are still reported missing. ASPIDES has informed all competent Authorities that vessels in the area have to maintain a safe distance due to the risk of explosion since the MV Falcon is carrying LPG. (Maxim News)
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
Next Story:
A Miracle In Hyderabad: Ganapathi Adorned With 3.8 Lakh Diamonds
Hyderabad, Sept 15 (Maxim News): Every year we see unique and different Ganesha idols. Ganesha appears in various forms like currency Ganapati, vegetable Ganapati. However, this year, Ganesha has become a special attraction in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. This Ganesha idol, made of 24 carat gold and 3 lakh 83 thousand American diamonds, is impressing the…
Telangana High Court Extends Journalist Accreditation Cards till Oct 1
Hyderabad, Sept. 15 (Maxim News): The Telangana High Court on Tuesday extended the validity of existing journalist accreditation cards in the state until October 1, 2026. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The order came while hearing a batch of write petitions challenging the state government’s new accreditation rules under GO 252 and its amendments.…
Police Arrest BRS Leaders Over Turmeric Water Protest Near KCR Residency
Siddipet/Hyderabad, Sept 15 (Maxim News): Police arrested seven BRS leaders of Varadarajpur village in Markook mandal on the charge of spraying turmeric water on Congress leaders who were proceeding towards former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence in Erravelli on last Tuesday. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp When the Congress leaders had arrived to…
