Port Blair, Oct 16: On 16/10/2014 at 0820 hrs information was received that one fishing trawler namely JEHOVAH SAMMAH, ANB/SA/RKVY NO. 1 alongwith six fishermen are under distress due to engine gear-box failure and are drifting ashore towards rocky area and sought immediate help for rescuing them. Police Fast Interceptor Boat M.V. Zulfiquar Ali stationed at Chatham was directed to sail out immediately for conducting rescue operations by Dy.SP(PMF). Inspite of prevailing strong North-East wind and turbulent sea conditions, the Police Boat sailed out with marine Police and the fishing trawler and 06 fishermen were rescued. The fishing trawler was towed safely to Junglighat jetty.
The General public and fishermen are cautioned and advised not to venture in sea during rough/cyclonic weather conditions and to carry sufficient safety gears to prevent any untoward incidents.
Fishermen are requested to pass on any credible information about poaching activities and details of boats/fishing dinghies under distress directly to Coastal Security toll free helpline number 1093 for rendering round the clock assistance by Police Marine Force, A & N Islands.
