Kochi, June 14 -- The Indian Navy successfully undertook the aerial insertion of the salvage team onboard the distressed vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which has been on fire since 9 June.

In a post on X, the Indian Navy said, "The salvage team, which embarked the Seaking helicopter at @IN_Garuda, #Kochi, was winched down the vessel on #13Jun 25, amidst challenging weather and sea conditions and fire onboard."

The salvage team connected the tow with the Salvage Tug Offshore Warrior, after which the salvage team was successfully extracted by Naval helicopter. Towing operations of the vessel have commenced.

INS Sharda and OSV MV Triton Liberty are actively engaged with the India Coast Guard.

and other maritime agencies to augment the salvage op...