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Mumbai: The Indian Navy has continued with evacuation of Indian nationals from Yemen, despite mounting difficulties and challenges. Today, Indian Naval Ship Mumbai, reached outside the port of Aden.  Even as the battle between warring fractions intensified in Aden city, the evacuation of Indian Nationals from Aden was executed ON PRIORITY in near war-like conditions.

Evacuation of over 400 persons was undertaken using small crafts plying between the ship and the Aden harbour.  The ship maintained at a distance from the harbour as local authorities did not accord necessary approvals for INS Mumbai to enter Aden port due to the worsening situation there. These crafts were hired by authorities ashore for this purpose.   The operation was conducted till just past sunset and on completion of embarkation of evacuees, the ship proceeded to Djibouti to disembark them for onward passage to India.

 Once again the ship’s crew vacated their own living quarters to accommodate evacuees. Women, children and the elderly were accommodated separately. Hot meals were served to all. Appropriate measures were taken to ensure safety of all personnel.  The ship is also maintained alert watch on the emerging war situation ashore and is prepared for any eventuality. 

     This is the third evacuation by Indian Naval Ships since operations Rahat began on 30 March 2015.   INS Sumitra has evacuated personnel from the ports of Aden and Al Hodeidah till date. 

Photo Captions:

1 and 2:   INS Mumbai undertook evacuation of Indian Nationals form the port of Aden on 04 April 15. Evacuation of over 400 persons was undertaken using small crafts plying between the ship and the Aden harbour.

3:   A pregnant woman who had not eaten for a long time arrived on board INS Mumbai.  The woman was very week. First aid was provided immediately and her condition was said to be stable.

4 and 5:   Women and children being evacuated.  Women, children and the elderly were accommodated by the ship’s staff vacating their own living quarters.