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11 Jul 2025, 12:02 GMT+10
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], July 11 (ANI): India Coast Guard (ICG) ship Rajveer successfully rescued a USA sailing vessel, Sea Angel, carrying two crew members, stranded in turbulent seas south-east of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
According to the ICG, the rescue operation was launched by MRCC Port Blair after they received a distress alert on Thursday night that a yacht, carrying one US and one Turkish crew, had experienced a propulsion failure at 52 nautical miles southeast of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
'Heroic rescue at sea! Indian Coast Guard ship Rajveer braved raging winds & rough seas to save US yacht Sea Angel with two crew, after complete propulsion failure near Indira Port. On 10 Jul 25, at 1157 hrs, ICG MRCC Port Blair received a distress alert from the US consulate in Chennai regarding yacht Sea Angel with one US and one Turkish crew, stranded 52 NM South East of Indira Point,' ICG wrote on X.
https://x.com/IndiaCoastGuard/status/1943521266968989885
After receiving the distress call from the US Consulate in Chennai, MRCC activated the International Safety Net, alerting all nearby merchant vessels and launching rescue coordination protocols.
Subsequently, ICG ship Rajveer was deployed for the rescue operation. The Indian patrol vessel reached the vessel on Friday morning and established communication with the stranded crew, conducted an on-site assessment.
Upon arrival, the yacht was found with its sail blown off and ropes entangled in the propeller. The vessel was safely taken under tow and escorted to Campbell Bay, arriving at the harbour at 8:00 am.
'MRCC activated the International Safety Net, and ICG Ship Rajveer was deployed for a rescue operation. Upon arrival, the yacht was found with its sail blown off and ropes entangled in the propeller. Sea Angel was taken under tow at 1850 Hrs and brought safely to Campbell Bay at 0800 Hrs on 11 Jul 25,' ICG said.
Last Month, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued three Sri Lankan nationals who had been abandoned on a sandbar near Adam's Bridge, off the coast of Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu.
According to the Coastal Security Group Police, the trio had set off from Sri Lanka in an unidentified boat, which dropped them off on the sandbar located in Indian waters. (ANI)
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