Coast Guard rescues 12 fishers stranded off Kochi
The Hindu
Personnel of Indian Coast Guard ship Aryaman on Monday rescued 12 fishermen who were stranded on board their vessel, IFB Jesus, since Saturday, amidst inclement weather, about 70 nautical miles (appro
Personnel of Indian Coast Guard ship Aryaman on Monday rescued 12 fishermen who were stranded on board their vessel, IFB Jesus, since Saturday, amidst inclement weather, about 70 nautical miles (approximately 130 km) off Kochi. The vessel that was in distress was traced through consistent and continuous search by air-sea coordinated patrol. A Dornier aircraft of the Coast Guard identified the marooned boat and vectored Aryaman for the rescue operation. Subsequently, all 12 fishermen in the boat were provided food, water and first aid. Efforts to remedy the defect on board IFB Jesus were futile due to rough sea conditions and the inadequacy of spare parts. The boat along with its crew was then towed to Thoppumpady in Kochi.More Related News