- Their effort in rescuing fishermen in adverse weather exemplifies the commitment of the Indian Coast Guard towards maritime safety
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, JULY 8
The Indian Coast Guard ship Abheek which is based at Okha port in Devbhumi Dwarka District, undertook a daring mission in rough monsoon seas off Beypore (Kerala) coast to rescue five fishermen from a boat “UK Sons” stranded at sea. The Indian Coast Guard ship was en route to Okha from Kochi.
In a swift rescue operation in dark hours while braving the challenging rough weather, @IndiaCoastGuard Ship Abheek rescued all 05 crew from stranded #Indian #Fishing Boat ‘UK SONS’ stranded since 05 July, 08 NM West off #Beypore, #Kerala in #ArabianSea.
वयम् रक्षाम:#WeProtect pic.twitter.com/skY8jvlBbT
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 7, 2023
“The fishing boat named UK Sons with five crew members ventured out at sea off Beypore on June 30. Upon deterioration in weather during the subsequent days, the boat was unable to enter any fishing harbour due to heavy waves and swell. On Thursday, the owner informed Indian Coast Guard Station at Beypore that the weather has further deteriorated,” a Defence release said.
#fridaymorning@IndiaCoastGuard Dist Hq South #Gujarat Daman & Diu & तटरक्षिका fraternity in collaboration with #IOC undertook plantation drive as part 'Van Mahotsav' under aegis of Mission #LiFE @AjaybhattBJP4UK @giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/ZygdqMYTEL
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) July 7, 2023
Consequent to this Indian Coast Guard Ship Abheek was diverted to recover the crew safely. Indian Coast Guard ship Abheek arrived at the scene expeditiously. The efforts and courage executed by the crew of ICGS Abheek in the face of adverse weather conditions resulted in successful rescue of all five precious lives at sea, the statement added.
In a major boost to @makeinindia and #AatmaNirbharBharat, #MoD has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited #HAL today for procurement of 02 Dornier #Aircraft for @IndiaCoastGuard at an overall cost of Rs. 458.87 Crores.@rajnathsingh@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/jb8AWnoCfr
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) July 7, 2023
Their effort in rescuing fishermen in adverse weather exemplifies the commitment of the Indian Coast Guard towards maritime safety and is in line with the motto of the service “Vayam Rakshamah” which means “We Protect”.
#VanMahotsav "Tree festival" in collaboration with IOCL & #Gujarat forest dept conducted by @IndiaCoastGuard Stn Mundra
Extensive 🌳 plantation undertaken#wednesdaythought
We protect & care for #environment#AmritMahotsav #EnvironmentFirst @giridhararamane @ChairmanIOCL pic.twitter.com/xG2cI0DfUd— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) July 5, 2023
