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Ship sank one day after water ingress

The 'Falcon Line', which had started taking on water about 65,5 miles north of Socotra Island on June 7 at 10.10 p.m., finally sank in position 13 34 34.2N, 53 31 31.2E, on June 8 at 10.53 a.m. The 15 crew members were rescued by the fleet replenishment oiler U.S.N.S. 'Patuxent (T-AO 201)', assigned to U.S. 5th Fleet, which had provided emergency assistance to the vessel. She was notified by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations watch centre after the vessel had experienced engine failure and was taking on water. She proceeded at maximum speed to the ship and shielded the vessel from heavy winds and high seas so the crew could board lifeboats. The 'Patuxent' provided the castaways with food, water and medical screening. The U.S. 5th Fleet was coordinating with the owner of the 'Falcon Line' and other authorities to determine the most appropriate location to debark the crew members.

Water ingress in Gulf of Aden

The 'Falcon Line' suffered water ingress while underway in the Gulf of Aden, about 45 nautical miles North of the coast of Socotra in the Arabian Sea in the evening of June 7, 2021. The ship was en route from the Persian Gulf to Bosaso . It turned back and was sailing in Northeastern direction with reduced speed. The US Navy assisted with the auxiliary ship USNS 'Patuxent' which went on standby near the distressed ship.