Fire onboard MV Marlin Luanda brought under Control – Situation being Monitored by the IN Team Onboard
Responding to the distress call from MV Marlin Luanda PM 26 Jan, INS Visakhapatnam had proceeded to provide assistance. A US and French warship also responded to the distress call.
Based on a request from the master, fire fighting team from INS Visakhapatnam comprising ten Indian Naval personnel with specialist fire fighting equipment embarked MV Marlin Luanda on early hours of 27 Jan 24.
After six hours of battling the fire along with crew of MV Marlin Luanda, the Indian Naval fire fighting team has successfully brought the fire under control.
The team is currently monitoring the situation to rule out any possibility of re-ignition.
Indian Navy remains steadfast in her commitment towards safety of merchant shipping and seafarers.
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