After being attacked by what is believed to be a drone on December 23, the chemical and oil ship MV Chem Pluto, under the Libyan flag and carrying 21 Indians and one Vietnamese crew member, arrived in Mumbai at 15:30 on December 25.
The Indian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal crew examined the ship upon arrival to determine the kind and extent of the attack. Images of the damage sustained by the ships were also made public.
These pictures show the damage that has been done to the ship’s stern.
Drone attacks are suggested by analysis of the attack area and debris discovered on the ship. Nevertheless, additional technical and forensic examination will be necessary to determine the attack vector, including the kind and quantity of explosive employed.
The study conducted by the Indian Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Team has been completed, and a Joint Investigation by many agencies has begun.
The company-in-charge in Mumbai has given the MV Chem Pluto the all-clear to resume operations.
Before beginning the Ship to Ship (STS) cargo transfer, the ship is expected to undergo a series of obligatory inspections by several examining authorities.
The docking process and the repairs of the MV Chem Pluto’s damaged section will probably come next.
The Indian Navy has stationed its guided missile destroyers, INS Mormugao, INS Kochi, and INS Kolkata, in different locations to maintain a deterrent presence in light of the recent wave of strikes in the Arabian Sea.
Extended-range marine surveillance Maintaining domain awareness is a regular task for P8I aircraft.
The Coast Guard, Western Naval Command, and other relevant authorities are closely collaborating with the Maritime Operations Centre of Western Naval Command to monitor the current situation closely.
