Houthi fighters have been targeting merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

In this case, today in the Gulf of Aden, an oil ship from Britain MV. Marilyn attacked Luanda.

The oil tanker caught fire in this missile attack.

Following this, the people aboard the oil tanker contacted the Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam for help.

Attacks on merchant ships Subsequently, a rescue team from INS Visakhapatnam along with fire fighting equipment has been sent there.

22 Indians and 23 Bangladeshis were reported to be on board the tanker.

Following recent attacks on merchant ships in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden, the Indian Navy has put its warships on alert and intensified surveillance.

The Indian Navy is committed to protecting merchant ships and ensuring the safety of people at sea, a Navy spokesperson said.