Coast Guard Rescues 11 From Boat In Critical Condition Due To Flooding Off Kerala Coast
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An ICG Dornier aircraft on maritime surveillance had located the distressed Indian fishing boat (IFB) on the night of July 16, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
In a coordinated sea-air operation, the Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued an Indian fishing boat, which was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture, with 11 crew onboard off the Kerala coast, amid heavy rain and challenging weather conditions. On the night of 16 Jul 24, an #ICG#Dornier aircraft located IFB Aashni (IND-TN-12-MM-6673) with 11 crew, 50 NM west of #Ponani, #Kerala amidst severe flooding and engine failure. @IndiaCoastGuard#MRCC initiated SAR effort despite adverse weather conditions. #ICG Ship #Saksham… pic.twitter.com/MaCNn21O3V
An ICG Dornier aircraft on maritime surveillance had located the distressed Indian fishing boat (IFB) on the night of July 16, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
"The vessel was in a critical condition due to flooding from a hull rupture near the keel and loss of propulsion, which posed a threat to the safety of the crew," the ministry said.
