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Gulf of Aden, October 18, 2025. Fire onboard LPG Tanker MV FALCON – SAR Operations Underway. SECOND UPDATE

18.10.2025 Press and information team - EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES

LPG Tanker MV FALCON remains on fire and adrift.

The SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) operation is ongoing.

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LPG Tanker MV FALCON remains on fire and adrift.

 

The SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) operation is ongoing.

 

MV MEDA, with 24 crewmembers (1 Ukrainian and 23 Indians) rescued, is heading towards the port of Djibouti, escorted by the Hellenic Frigate HS SPETSAI.

Two crew members (Indians) of MV FALCON are still reported missing.

 

Further updates will be provided by ASPIDES as soon as they are available.