The Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to a misery name from MV Marlin Luanda on the evening of January 26. The Indian Navy tweeted, ” Fire onboard MV Marlin Luanda brought under control. Based on request from Master of the MV, the fire fighting team from INS Visakhapatnam comprising 10 Indian Naval personnel with specialist fire fighting equipment embarked the vessel in early hours of 27Jan 24. After six hours of battling the fire along with the crew of the MV, the fire fighting team has successfully brought the fire under control. The team is currently monitoring the situation to rule out any possibility of reignition. INS Visakhapatnam had responded to distress call from MV Marlin Luanda & proceeded to provide assistance. A US & French warship also responded to the distress call. Indian Navy remains steadfast in her commitment towards safety of merchant shipping & seafarers.”