NE NEWS SERVICE
GOA, MAY 20
In a swift operation, the team of Indian Coast Guard with Ship C-148 successfully rescued the tourist ferry boat Nerul Paradise, which was carrying 24 passengers and two crew members, near Mormugao Harbour in South district of Goa on Sunday evening.
In a swift response, @IndiaCoastGuard Ship C-148 rescues 24 passengers and 2 crew members of tourist ferry boat Nerul Paradise which was stranded due to rough weather and fuel exhaustion near Mormugao Harbour, #Goa on 19 May 24. #IndianCoastGuard#Savinglife#WeProtect
⚓ *वयम्… pic.twitter.com/YzVr2rnJ7A— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 20, 2024
The Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) quick intervention successfully averted a potential disaster that could have caused a major loss of lives.
Reportedly, the Nerul Paradise boat encountered rough weather with waves exceeding 3 metres and became stranded in the water due to fuel exhaustion.
According to the initial information, the boat had departed from Panjim that morning with twenty-four tourists and two crew members.
Upon identifying the marooned boat, the team of Indian Coast Guards promptly responded and reached out for help with Ship C-148, averting a major incident, ensuring the safety of all aboard and preventing a significant loss of life.
Meanwhile, on May 16, an Indian Coast Guard Ship intercepted an Indian Fishing Boat Jay Malhar along with 5 crew engaged in illegal diesel smuggling off the Maharashtra Coast. Approximately 25 tons of unauthorized diesel were seized along with banned narcotics. The boat and crew were brought to Mumbai harbour for further investigation.