The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 36 individuals aboard a research vessel owned by the central government after it experienced engine and power failures near Karwar in Karnataka. The distress signal was received by the Coast Guard’s district headquarters at around 1 pm on Wednesday.
The research vessel ‘Sindhu Sadhana’, operated by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), was in a critical situation as it drifted towards Karwar with eight scientists and a total crew of 36 people. The vessel had lost all power, leaving it motionless and at the mercy of the sea currents.
To address the emergency, the Indian Coast Guard swiftly launched a rescue mission, deploying two advanced ships, ICGS Sujeet and ICGS Varaha, along with skilled teams to the location. Despite challenging weather conditions with rough seas and strong winds, the Coast Guard successfully towed the distressed CSIR-NIO vessel.
The ICGS Sujeet towed the Sindhu Sadhana towards Goa, expecting to arrive at the Mormugao harbor on Friday morning. The crew on board the research vessel was reported safe. The vessel contained valuable scientific instruments and research data, posing a potential threat of an oil spill near the ecologically sensitive Karwar coastline.
Coast Guard DIG K L Arun explained that the vessel had lost propulsion and power, prompting the immediate dispatch of rescue ships. Weather conditions were a significant challenge, with rough seas and strong winds. Despite the difficulties, the Coast Guard ensured the safety of the vessel and crew throughout the operation.
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