Indian Navy Evacuates Injured Vietnamese Mariner From Merchant Ship Near Andaman And Nicobar Islands

The Indian Navy carried out the evacuation of an injured Vietnamese citizen from the merchant ship MT Sun 09 located in proximity to Indira Point in Andaman and Nicobar Islands following an incident of medical emergency at sea on October 4.

Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducted the early morning medical evacuation by deploying a ship from its naval component towards the region of Indira Point.

The injured crew member was transported from the merchant ship using boat operations and received immediate first aid on the naval ship.

After the initial medical intervention, the condition of the casualty stabilised. He was then evacuated to Campbell Bay for further medical attention.

Coordination between the naval component and the merchant ship was essential in transporting the injured individual from the ship and making sure that he received further medical care.

Andaman and Nicobar Command is responsible for securing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region and conducting maritime security and surveillance in the area and coordinating assistance and rescue operations in the region.

Nevertheless, no further information was provided regarding the severity of the injury in the information provided about the rescue operation.

Maritime Medical Evacuation | Swift Response at Sea

On receipt of information regarding a medical emergency at sea, #ANC swiftly coordinated an early-morning #MedicalEvacuation on 04 Oct 26, involving a Vietnamese national onboard merchant vessel MT Sun 09, who had sustained an injury.

A ship of #NavalComponent proceeded to the vicinity of #IndiraPoint, evacuated the casualty through boat operations and provided immediate first aid onboard. Following stabilisation of vital parameters, the casualty was safely transferred to #CampbellBay for further medical treatment.

The prompt and coordinated response reaffirmed #ANC’s commitment to #MaritimeSafety and #SavingLivesAtSea.

#IndianNavy #AndamanAndNicobarCommand #HarKaamDeshKeNaam

— Andaman & Nicobar Command (@AN_Command) October 5, 2026

Indira Point, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Indira Point is the southernmost point of India, located on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It lies close to the international maritime boundary with Indonesia and overlooks the waters of the eastern Indian Ocean.

The area is remote and forms part of the Great Nicobar Island region. Its location gives it importance for maritime movement and surveillance in the waters around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

References: lokmattimes, asianetnews