Indian woman cadet on container vessel MSC Aries returns home

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 on 18th April 2024.

At the airport, Ms. Joseph was received by the Regional Passport Officer, Cochin.

Noteworthy, 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.

Fuether, Indian Mission is also in touch with the Iranian authorities in ensuring the well being of the remaining crew members of MSC Aries.

Earlier, External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar had spoken to his Iranian counterpart Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian on the matter.

Source: https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/37783/Indian+woman+cadet+on+vessel+MSC+Aries+returns+home