SAR Incidents
SAR efforts- IFB UK Sons
At 1042 h on 05 Jul 23, MRSC Beypore received an email from AD Fisheries, Beypore regarding stranded IFB UK Sons alongwith 05 crew in position 262 Beypore Lt. 08 N miles view inclement weather. On receipt of information, ICGS C-404 was sailed at 1100 h to carry out search for the stranded IFB. The ship entered harbour at 1245 h view inclement weather. Further, ICGS Abheek rescued all 05 crew from IFB at 2015 h on 06 Jul 23 and proceeded to New Mangalore. The IFB is unmanned and anchored. Navarea in this regard is issued.
SAR Efforts for Towing of Research Vessel Sindhu Sadhnana
At about 1413 hrs on 26 Jul 23, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai received an email from National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Research/ Survey vessel Sindhu Sadhana (Flag- India, IMO-9608855) regarding vessel being Not Under Command (NUC) due to propulsion failure in position 19.8 N Miles South West of Karwar and requiring urgent towing assistance. The vessel had 36 peraonnel (28 Crew & 08 Scientists) onboard. On receipt of information, ICG Ship Sujeet and ICG Ship Varaha on area patrol were diverted for rendering necessary assistance. ICGS Sujeet arrived in proximity of the distressed vessel and established communication over VHF and it was revealed that the vessel had engine and total power failure due to fuel contamination. Therefore, the vessel was left with emergency backup supply and was continuously drifting with eminent danger of grounding. After multiple attempts, ICGS Sujeet successfully connected tow line at 1903 h on the same day. However, at 1943 h, the towing hawser parted view severe deterioration in weather and heavy winds (speed exceeding to 45 knots). Further, at 0335 h on 27 Jul, ICGS Varaha also arrived on scene for extending assistance. At 0720 h, ICGS Sujeet reconnected the tow in position 32 N miles south east of Devgadgudda Island and proceeded towards off Goa. On 28 Jul, CG Advance Light Helicopter(ALH) CG-852 from Goa was also directed to monitor the situation during aerial surveillance sortie. At 0157 h on 28 Jul, the towing hawser once again parted in position 16 N miles North west of Devgadgudda Island and the distressed vessel started drifting towards South-Easterly direction at a drift rate of 2.5 knots and was approximately 12 N miles from the nearest land. Further, due to inclement weather condition and prevailing visibility, decision was taken by ICG ship to recommence towing operation at first light. At 0643 h on 28 Jul to assist the crew of the distressed vessel in carrying out seamanship evolutions, 04 seamen sailors from ICGS Varaha were embarked onboard through sea boat. At 0648 h, the tow was again re-established and the ship commenced heading towards Goa. At 1035 h on 28 Jul, CG Helicopter (CG-803) from Goa was again directed to monitor the situation during aerial surveillance sortie. ICG ship Sujeet with the distressed vessel under tow reached off Goa at 1930 h. At 2054 h, the tow line(vessel Sindhu Sadhana) was disconnected and was handed over to Emergency towing Vessels (ETV) water Lily & Port Trust Tug for further berthing at Goa harbour
SAR Efforts for Man overboard Ex-IFB B Gouri
At about 1710 h on 28 Jul 23, ICGS C-145 on area patrol sighted 03 persons floating at sea and in distress in position 1.8 N miles South-East of East Island, Diglipur, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. At 1712 h, ICGS C-145 rescued all three persons, embarked onboard and provided first aid. Upon rescue, the three rescued personnel revealed that they belong to IFB B Gouri (IND-AN-MN-MO-1470). The IFB ventured into sea at 0630 h on the same day and thereafter, the engine started malfunctioning and eventually stopped functioning. Amidst adverse sea conditions, the IFB was flooded and subsequently sank. Post rescue of all the three crew, the ICG ship brought them to Diglipur harbour at 1830 h and handed over to local fisheries authority for further formalities.
SAR Efforts for Flooding Onboard IFB Mariyam
At 0825 h on 29 Jul 23, MRSC Kochi received information from Kochi Port Control that MV Tilakkam on passage to Lakshadweep sighted IFB Mariyam in distress due to hull damage leading to flooding in position 21 N Mile North-West of Kochi. On receipt of information, ICGS Arnvesh on area patrol was diverted to render necessary assistance. Further, the ICG ALH on task from Kochi was also directed to maintain in proximity of the distressed IFB. ICGS Arnvesh arrived in the vicinity at 0915 h and assessed the flooding situation onboard IFB. Thereafter, the distressed boat was taken alongside and all the 08 crew were embarked onboard. Further, the Damage Control (DC) team of the ICG Ship commenced de-flooding wherein approx 30 cm x 20 cm area was observed to be ruptured/ damaged at the port bow flare side. The DC team immediately applied 20 Kgs of Quick Drying Cement (QDC) to arrest the flooding. With exhaustive damage control operation, flooding was arrested successfully and the IFB was made operational/ seaworthy. Subsequently, the IFB arrived Munambam Fishing Harbour, Kochi under escort of ICG Ship at 1610 h on 29 Jul 23
SAR Efforts - Missing of 02 Fishermen alongwith Dinghy
At 0245 h on 07 Aug 23, MRSC, Goa received information from CSPS, Betul regarding missing of 02 fishermen alongwith dinghy ex-IFB Janatha Beauty in position 10 N miles West of Betul. On receipt of information, ICG Ship Apoorva on patrol was diverted to carryout search. The ship arrived in area and carried out extensive search, however, nil survivor/ boat was sighted. At 0640 h on 07 Aug 23, ICG Helicopter, ex- Goa was also launched for augmenting SAR efforts. Further, at 0745 h on 07 Aug 23, CSPS, Betul intimated that missing dinghy boat along with 02 fishermen was recovered by Dhristi Life Guards at Mobor beach safely.
SAR Efforts for Disabled Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Harishma
At about 1930 h on 01 Sep 23, MRCC Port Blair received telephonic information from Head of Fishermen Association, Port Blair regarding IFB Harishma alongwith 11 crew reported stranded due to engine failure in position 15 N miles South East of Keating point, off Car Nicobar Island and requesting immediate assistance. On receipt of information, ICG Ship Rajdhwaj on area patrol was diverted for rendering assistance to IFB Harishma. At 0200 h on 02 Sep 23, ICG Ship arrived in vicinity of distressed IFB Harishma and established communication. The IFB was taken under tow by ICG Ship and proceeded to nearest harbour at 0700 h on 02 Sep 23, ICGS Rajdhwaj alongwith IFB Harishma arrived off Lapti point, Carnic Harbour and disengaged tow. Further, ICG Ship handed over distressed fishing boat with all crew to IFB Adona arranged by owner.
Assistance to Stranded IFB Ganapathi Perumal
At 1342 h on 04 Sep 23, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Chennai received information from AD Fisheries, Chennai regarding IFB Ganapathi Perumal stranded n position 207 N miles North East of Chennai due engine failure and requested for towing assistance. On receipt of information, NAVTEX message was transmitted to alert mariners transiting through the area. Further, CG Dornier from Chennai was tasked at 0855 h on 05 Sep 23 and located the stranded IFB in posn 77 N miles South East of Kakinada. Also, MRCC, Chennai directed Merchant Vessels MT Dhan Laxmi, MV Artemis Bulker and MV Jag Radha transiting through area for providing necessary assistance to stranded IFB. At 1701 h on 05 Sep 23, ICG Ship Ayush on area patrol was diverted to render assistance. At 0630 h on 06 Sep 23, the technical team of ICG ship boarded the disabled boat; however, efforts for defect rectification proved futile. Therefore, ICG Ship took the IFB under tow and proceeded to Vizag fishing harbour. Upon arrival, the IFB alongwith 10 crew were handed over to Fisheries authority on 07 Sep 23.
Assistance to Stranded IFB Bhaskar III
At 1145 h on 10 Sep 23, CG Dornier on surveillance sighted IFB Bhaskar III with 09 crew onboard stranded in position 52 N miles North West of Indira Point due mechanical failure in shaft and crew of IFB requested for assistance. Subsequently, CGDO informed Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC), Campbell Bay. On receipt of information, ICG Ship Rajkiran on area patrol was diverted to render assistance. At 1400 h, the ICG ship took the disabled IFB under tow and proceeded to Campbell Bay harbour. Upon arrival, IFB alongwith 09 crew were handed over to the local fisheries authority.
Rescue of 03 Sri Lankan Fishermen by MV Intersea Voyager
At 1008 h on 14 Sep 23, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Chennai received e-mail from Indian flag ship MV Intersea Voyager regarding sighting of capsized boat and 03 persons floating in posn 266 N miles East of Krishnapatnam. On receipt of information, MRCC Chennai activated ISN to alert mariners in area and co-ordinated with MV Intersea Voyager to provide necessary assistance. Subsequently, the vessel safely rescued all 03 survivors at 1052 h on 14 Sep 23. Further, the MV administered first aid to the survivors and their condition was stable. The MV confirmed that the rescued survivors were fishermen ex SLFV Neel Marine from Hambantota, Sri Lanka. MRCC (Chennai) thereafter co-ordinated with MRCC (Colombo) for disembarkation of survivors off Hambantota Port Limits. Subsequently, the survivors were disembarked by Sri Lanka Navy boat P-421 at 1048 h on 17 Sep 23.
Search and Rescue Efforts for Distressed IFB Sri Murugan Thunai
On 06 Oct 23, Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC), Mandapam received telephonic information from Additional Director Fisheries Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu regarding IFB Sri Murugan Thunai with 10 crew in distress due to damage in hull and flooding in position 20 N miles North-East of Pamban bridge, Mandapam, Tamil Nadu. On receipt of information, MRSC Mandapam deployed ICG Ship C-432 at 0710 h on 06 Oct 23 for necessary assistance. ICG Ship established VHF communication with distressed boat at 0755 h and arrived datum at 0830 h on 06 Oct 23. Further, the IFB in distress reported crack in hull, ingress of water and machinery breakdown view heavy flooding in engine room. The ICG Ship provided necessary damage control assistance using submersible pump to pump out the water from the flooded engine room compartment. Further, oakum and rubber beadings were used to arrest the leakage from the crack. ICG Ship also provided first aid to one injured fisherman. However, due to continuous flooding in the engine room, the IFB was rendered non-operational and the engine failed to start. The ICG Ship towed the boat and handed it over to another fishing boat arranged by Additional Director Fisheries, Rameshwaram for further assistance.
Assistance to IFB Messian Antony (IND-TN-15-MM-378).
At about 1830 h on 08 Oct 23, ICG Ship Saksham while on patrol in L&M area sighted one Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) alongwith 03 dinghies adrift in position 38 N miles South-West of Agatti due to engine failure since 05 Oct 23. Subsequently, ICG Ship Saksham dispatched the technical team for defect rectification onboard distressed IFB at 1900 h on 08 Oct 23. However, efforts for defect rectification proved futile view non-availability of requisite machinery spares. Thereafter, master of the distressed boat requested for towing assistance to the nearest Island to establish communication with the owner for further assistance. At 0700 h on 09 Oct 23, ICG Ship took the distressed boat alongwith 14 crew under tow and arrived safely off Agatti Island harbour. The distressed boat thereafter anchored off Agatti Island and communication with local fisheries authority was established for further assistance.
SAR Efforts For Man Over Board From Mv Nalanda
At 1740 h on 02 Nov 23, Maritime Rescue Sub Center (MRSC), Kamorta received a telephone call from AC Nancowry regarding missing of person from MV Nalanda off Trinket Island at 1720 h on 02 Nov 23. On receipt of information, ICG Ship on area patrol was diverted for SAR. Extensive search was carried out by ICG Ship in coordination with Naval FICs, Coastal Police and Fisheries Department. Subsequently, at 1855 h, missing person was rescued by IN FIC and handed over to civil authorities at 2000 h on 02 Nov 23. Hence, SAR operation was terminated.
SAR Efforts For Man Overboard From Indian Fishing Boat
At 1121 h on 03 Nov 23, Coastal Security Group (CSG), Chennai intimated Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Chennai regarding Man Overboard (MOB) from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) in position 11 N miles North-East of Pumpukar, Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) due to lightening strike at 0600 h on 03 Nov 23. On receipt of information, ICG Ship Sujay on patrol was diverted for search of missing fisherman. Further, ICG Ship C-436 was also deployed on 04 Nov and 05 Nov 23 for search of missing fisherman. Extensive search was carried out by ICG Ships in coordination with Coastal Police and Fisheries Department however, nil survivor/ body was sighted even after lapse of 72 hrs of the incident. Hence, the SAR operation was suspended.
Assistance To Stranded Indian Fishing Boat Mageswari
At 1115 h on 04 Nov 23, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Chennai received information from owner of IFB Mageswari regarding the IFB being stranded in position 33 N miles North-East of Chennai due to engine failure. On receipt of information, MRCC Chennai transmitted NAVTEX message to alert mariners transiting through the area. Further, ICG Ship C-440 was deployed at 1400 h on 04 Nov 23. ICG Ship arrived at datum at 1730 h and provided necessary assistance to stranded IFB. Further, another boat was arranged to tow the disabled boat in co-ordination with owner of the disabled boat. Subsequently, the boat alongwith 07 crew was towed by the boat arranged by the owner to Kasimedu fishing harbour, Chennai. Hence, SAR case was closed.
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