NEW DELHI: An Indian woman cadet, who was a part of 17 Indian nationals onboard the seized vessel MSC Aries has returned home, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.
“With the concerted efforts of Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian Government, Indian deck cadet Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, who was among the Indian crew members of container vessel MSC Aries, has landed safely at the Cochin International Airport today afternoon.At the airport, Ms. Joseph was received by the Regional Passport Officer, Cochin,” MEA said in a statement.
MEA further said that India is in constant touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the ship.
“Indian Mission in Tehran remains seized of the matter and is in touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container vessel. The crew members are in good health and in contact with their family members in India,” it said.
“With the concerted efforts of Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian Government, Indian deck cadet Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph from Thrissur, Kerala, who was among the Indian crew members of container vessel MSC Aries, has landed safely at the Cochin International Airport today afternoon.At the airport, Ms. Joseph was received by the Regional Passport Officer, Cochin,” MEA said in a statement.
MEA further said that India is in constant touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the ship.
“Indian Mission in Tehran remains seized of the matter and is in touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container vessel. The crew members are in good health and in contact with their family members in India,” it said.