New Delhi, April 28 (UNI) INS Kochi, an Indian Naval destroyer, swiftly responded to a maritime security incident involving an attack on a Panama-flagged crude oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star PM.
According to the Indian Navy, the MV with 30 crew members, including 22 Indian nationals, was intercepted by the Indian Navy warship on Friday, and an aerial recce by its helicopter was undertaken to assess the situation.
After responding to the incident, the shipborne Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed onboard the Andromeda Star to assess any kind of residual risk. All crew members were reported to be safe and the vessel is proceeding to the next port.