New Delhi: An Israel-affiliated merchant vessel, MV Chem Pluto, that was moving towards India with crude oil was hit by a drone on Saturday in the Arabian Sea off India’s west coast. The Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard rushed their aircraft and ships to aid the merchant vessel. AdvertisementThe Liberian-flagged oil tanker had last called Saudi Arabia and was destined for India at the time of the incident, as per another maritime body. “The Indian Navy had dispatched an aircraft, which arrived overhead the merchant vessel. A warship has also been dispatched to provide any assistance as required,” said sources in the Indian Navy.

Source: GNN Liberia December 24, 2023 08:12 UTC