Aira

The 'Meda' diverted to the rescue of the crew of the LPG tanker ' Falcon' (IMO: 9014432), which had issued a distress call on the morning of Oct 18, 2015, sailing near the coast of Yemen, 130 miles southeast of Aden, following an explosion and fire, the cause of which was unclear. EUNAVFOR Aspides was coordinating an SAR operation. The ship was abandoned by the 26 crew members, consisting of one Ukrainian and 25 Indians. Also the Greek frigate HS 'Spetsai' was dispatched and launched an air asset along with a French air asset from France’s Indian Ocean command for the SAR operation. Besides the 'Meda', also the 'AK Carl' (IMO: 9180384), en route from Suhail to Suez, cane to assist. The 'Meda' took on board one Ukrainian and 23 Indians. The 'Spetsa' escorted the vessel to the port of Djibouti, where the rescued seafarers were safely handed over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard. The 'Meda' appeared to be another shadow fleet LPG tanker operating for the Iranians, likely under a false flag. Other data sources wee identifying the vessel as 'Aira' (IMO: 8818219). The rescued crew members were transported to Djibouti, where the 'Meda' was anchored in pos. 11° 41' N 043° 09' E as of Oct 20. Report with photos: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eunavfor-aspides/mv-falcon-third-update-october-19th-2025_en

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