NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, AUG 3
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship C-413 rescued five fishermen from a flooding fishing boat off Okha in the wee hours of Wednesday.
.@IndiaCoastGuard Ship C-413 rescued 05 fishermen from the fishing boat ‘Rajayushi’ view water ingress in the boat, off Okha during midnight amidst the rough sea and bad weather. All fishermen were brought to #Okha safely. #SAR #Safetyatsea #SavingLives @FisheriesGoI pic.twitter.com/4S9VZ1zDfs
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) August 3, 2022
The ICG ship executed the rescue operation. All the rescued crew had been brought safely to Okha, said the ICG.
“At about 00:45 am on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters, Okha received information regarding uncontrolled flooding onboard Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) ‘Raj Ayushi’. The position of the boat was ascertained and observed to be 10 Nautical Miles off Okha. ICG responded promptly and a fast interceptor class of ship, C-413 was sailed with dispatch to render assistance,” said a release from Gujarat Defence PRO.
The vessels in the vicinity were also alerted to maintain sharp lookout and render assistance on sighting. The ICG ship braving very rough seas and with maximum speed reached area at about 02:15 am. The boat was observed to be flooded heavily, partially submerged in water and listed to one side. In attempt to prioritizing life saving, the crew were taken onboard ICG Ship, the statement added..
The ICG personnel thereafter attempted to control flooding using submersible pump, consequently controlling flooding. ICG ship brought all the rescued crew to Okha at 04:00 am. The flooded boat is also being brought to Okha separately.