IGCS Rajdoot rescues 23 crew members of a stalled vessel
Team Udayavani, Sep 18, 2019, 12:16 PM IST
Mangaluru: 23 crew members of an IFB NSG vessel that was stuck due to engine failure were rescued by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship Rajdoot, 30 nautical miles from the shore on Tuesday, September 17 at Mavinakurve.
Soon after receiving message from IFB NSG regarding engine failure, ICG ship Rajdoot, which was on patrol duty of Karnataka and Goa coast was immediately diverted and went to assist the stalled vessel. Although the technical team of ICG ship Rajdoot embarked on IFB NSG vessel and provided technical support, it was to no avail and hence, the 23 crew member’s aboard the affected vessel were rescued.
Meanwhile, ICGS Rajdoot requested IFB Pavan Sutta vessel fishing in nearby waters to assist in towing IFB NSG. The vessel is presently being towed to Bhatkal.
During the operation, the Indian Coast Guard was assisted by IFB SDY vessel.
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