Indian Navy Conducts Aerial Insertion for MV WAN Hai 503 Salvage Operations

On June 13, 2025, the Indian Navy executed a daring aerial insertion of a salvage team onto the MV WAN Hai 503, which was engulfed in flames. The team was deployed via a Seaking helicopter from INS Garuda, Kochi, and successfully connected a tow to the salvage Tug Offshore Warrior despite challenging conditions. The operation was part of ongoing salvage efforts, with the Indian Navy's INS Sharda and OSV MV Triton Liberty collaborating with the Indian Coast Guard and other maritime agencies to enhance rescue operations.

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