Gulf of Aden
Indian Navy's INS Trikand Conducts Heroic Rescue Operation Following Vessel Fire Off Djibouti Coast
Oct 23, 2025 01:03 pm CST
The Indian warship INS Trikand executed a critical firefighting and rescue mission aboard the Cameroon-flagged MT Falcon off Djibouti's coast, successfully rescuing 24 crew members while recovering the remains of two casualties. The specialized team braved extreme conditions including intense heat and toxic fumes during the operation in the Gulf of Aden.
Abandoned Burning Ship Carrying LPG Poses Explosion Risk in Gulf of Aden Near Yemen
Oct 18, 2025 11:12 pm CST
A Cameroonian-flagged vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, with crew members abandoning ship except for two still unaccounted for. Officials differ on whether the incident was an attack or accident, as the burning vessel presents an explosion risk in waters where Houthi rebels have conducted numerous maritime attacks in recent months.