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.