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INS Visakhapatnam comes to rescue of merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden

The Indian Navy said on Saturday that the fire onboard the British oil tanker MV Marlin Luanda has been brought under control, and a team of the Navy is monitoring the situation. This comes after the INS Visakhapatnam proceeded to provide assistance in response to a distress call from MV Marlin Luanda on the night of January 26. The Navy further stated that a US and French warship also responded to the distress call.