In the series of continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy’s destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to a distress call by Marshall Island flagged Merchant Vessel (MV) Genco Picardy following a drone attack at 11.11 p.m. on January 17.
No casualties have been reported and the vessel is now heading to the next port of call. The attack comes even as the U.S.-led coalition continues strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen meant to “degrade” their capabilities.
“INS Visakhapatnam, undertaking anti piracy patrol in Gulf of Aden, acknowledged the distress call and intercepted the vessels at 00.30 hours on January 18, 2024 in order to provide assistance. MV Genco Picardy with 22 crew, nine Indian, reported nil casualties and fire under control,” the Navy said in a statement on January 18.
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