Guntur: In a swift and efficient response, the Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer, INS Visakhapatnam, engaged in an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden, promptly attended to a distress call from the Marshall Island-flagged MV Genco Picardy. The vessel had suffered a drone attack on the night of January 17.
Acknowledging the distress call, INS Visakhapatnam intercepted MV Genco Picardy at midnight on January 18, 2024, to offer immediate assistance. The cargo ship, carrying a crew of 22, including 9 Indians, reported no casualties, and the onboard fire was reported to be under control.
With the safety and security of the vessel in mind, Indian Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists from INS Visakhapatnam boarded MV Genco Picardy in the early hours of January 18 to inspect the damaged area. After a thorough examination, the EOD specialists successfully 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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