Twenty-three Indian crew members were rescued after a fire broke out aboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon following an explosion off the coast of Aden, Yemen. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, dismissing speculation that the blast was caused by a Houthi attack.

The incident took place on October 18, when the vessel heading to Djibouti, Cameroon, from Oman was sailing near the coast of Aden. As a result of the explosion, about 15 per cent of the ship was on fire while remaining adrift.

While the exact cause of the blast is still under investigation, initial reports suggest it was accidental.

According to British security firm Ambrey, radio communication suggested that the crew was preparing to abandon the vessel as a search-and-rescue operation was

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