Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Indian Navy Evacuates Injured Vietnamese National Near Indira Point
A Vietnamese person was injured while aboard a merchant ship called MT Sun 09.
The ship was near Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command learned that someone needed medical help.
A Navy ship went to the area early on October 4.
A boat helped bring the injured person from the merchant ship to the Navy ship.
The crew gave the person first aid.
After the person’s vital signs became stable, they were taken to Campbell Bay for more treatment.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command coordinated a medical evacuation from merchant vessel MT Sun 09.
The injured Vietnamese national was evacuated near Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The operation took place in the early hours of October 4 after a medical emergency was reported.
A Naval Component ship used boat operations to bring the casualty aboard and provide first aid.
After the casualty’s vital parameters were stabilised, the individual was transferred to Campbell Bay for further treatment.
- Who
- An injured Vietnamese national, assisted by the Andaman and Nicobar Command and a Naval Component ship.
- What
- A maritime medical evacuation from merchant vessel MT Sun 09.
- When
- In the early hours of October 4; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Near Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the casualty was transferred to Campbell Bay.
- Why
- A medical emergency onboard the merchant vessel required evacuation and further treatment.
- Vessel
- MT Sun 09
- Casualty
- An injured Vietnamese national
- Operation timing
- Early hours of October 4; year not stated
- Evacuation area
- Near Indira Point, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Initial response
- Boat evacuation and first aid onboard a naval vessel
- Transfer destination
- Campbell Bay
- Coordinating body
- Andaman and Nicobar Command