In a seamless coordination between the Indian Coast Guard and the Fisheries Department, a successful rescue operation was carried out on Thursday to save a stranded fishing boat, “Thiruchendur Murugan,” along with its ten-member crew from deep waters off the New Mangalore Coast.
The fishing boat, which set sail for a fishing expedition on September 20, encountered distress on September 24 due to a broken engine shaft, leaving it stranded at a distance of 39 nautical miles. The ten fishermen on board found themselves adrift in the challenging waters of the Arabian Sea.
Upon receiving the distress signal, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai promptly alerted the Coast Guard District Headquarters (Karnataka) on Thursday. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Indian Coast Guard swiftly initiated action by deploying Coast Guard vessels C-448 and C-446 to assist the stranded “Thiruchendur Murugan.”
Equipped with advanced navigation and towing capabilities, these vessels closely monitored the towing process, ensuring the safety of the distressed fishing boat throughout the journey. In a well-coordinated operation involving the Indian Coast Guard, the Fisheries Department, and the boat owner, the “Thiruchendur Murugan” was safely towed to Old New Mangalore Harbour. The rescue operation proved timely and effective, preventing the drifting boat from facing further challenges posed by the unpredictable sea conditions.
