Indian Coast Guard saves lives of 11 fishermen near Sagar Island

Published date13 September 2021
AuthorStatesman News Service
Publication titleStatesman, The (India)
The ICG Kolkata headquarters has informed that due to sudden weather changes causing a swell in the seas, it began warning fishermen against venturing out to the seas. During this, the ICG ships at sea received information from the assistant director of the state fisheries department in Contai, at 08:45 am today, about a stranded fishing boat named 'FB MAA SHITALA' stuck at 35 nautical miles south of Sagar Island with 11 crew onboard.

The boat was reported to have an engine failure and was adrift in the area. Realising the emergency, the ICG crew dropped anchor and were calling for help. The Indian Coast Guard immediately launched a multifarious swift rescue operation. The Coast Guard Dornier aircraft undertaking surveillance in the area was immediately diverted to locate the boat.

Meanwhile, ICG Ship Anmol on routine deployment was diverted for assistance. The Coast Guard aircraft located the fishing boat and vectored the ICG ship to the location. In a sea-air coordinated operation, braving the rough seas and prevailing cyclonic conditions, the ICG ship Anmol rescued all 11 crew safely from the stranded fishing boat.

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