After successful culmination of Operation NISTAR, where 38 Indian nationals were evacuated off Socotra Islands, the Indian Naval Ship Sunayana on Thursday entered Porbandar harbour in Gujarat.
The Indian nationals were stranded for nearly ten days after severe Cyclonic Storm – Mekunu devastated the area around Socotra Island.
INS Sunayna was diverted from Gulf of Aden deployment to Socotra Island for search and rescue operations after Indian Navy received a distress call from Directorate General of Shipping and Indian Sailing Vessels Association, the Indian Navy said.
The 38 Indian nationals were successfully rescued in the early morning of June 3. All evacuees were safely embarked onboard the ship and were immediately provided with medical care, food, water and telephone facilities.
Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat, Daman & Diu Naval Area received the INS Sunayna at the port.
After successful culmination of Operation NISTAR, where 38 Indian nationals were evacuated off Socotra Islands, the Indian Naval Ship Sunayana on Thursday entered Porbandar harbour in Gujarat.
The Indian nationals were stranded for nearly ten days after severe Cyclonic Storm – Mekunu devastated the area around Socotra Island.
INS Sunayna was diverted from Gulf of Aden deployment to Socotra Island for search and rescue operations after Indian Navy received a distress call from Directorate General of Shipping and Indian Sailing Vessels Association, the Indian Navy said.
The 38 Indian nationals were successfully rescued in the early morning of June 3. All evacuees were safely embarked onboard the ship and were immediately provided with medical care, food, water and telephone facilities.
Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat, Daman & Diu Naval Area received the INS Sunayna at the port.
