Oil tanker catches fire off Gujarat after drone attack; India sends ships to rescue vessel with 20 Indians

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 23, 2023
A merchant vessel carrying crude caught fire in a suspected drone attack off the Gujarat coast. The vessel, MV Chem Pluto, is a Liberia-flagged tanker affiliated with Israel. The crew of 20 Indians and 1 Vietnamese have been reported safe. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have deployed surveillance aircraft, naval warships, and...

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Published on December 24, 2023 -  02:01
Oil Tanker Bound for India Targeted by Drone in the Red Sea, Houthi Rebels Blamed| Oneindia News
In the Red Sea, a Gabon-flagged tanker carrying an Indian crew was struck by a Houthi attack drone aimed at India. The US responded to the distress call, revealing this incident followed an earlier attack near India, initially attributed to Iran. The Pentagon blames Iran for attacks linked to Houthi rebels targeting commercial shipping since October 17. #Iran #US #Irandrones #Indianocean #Iraniandrones #Tehran #Pentagon #Gazaairstrikes #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~GR.121~PR.274~ED.102~

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Gujarat

State in western India
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Liberia

Country in West Africa
Equatorial Guinea qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after Togo fall to a 1-0 defeat in Liberia.
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Indian Navy

Maritime service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
Indian authorities intercepted an Iranian vessel off the coast of Gujarat, uncovering a massive drug smuggling operation. The joint operation, involving the..
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Commander Prerna Deosthalee and her brother, Commander Ishan Deosthalee, are making history in the Indian Navy by simultaneously commanding different warships...
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