Port Blair, Mar 16: Coast Guard Dornier of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) while on Maritime Reconnaissance sortie picked up a distress call from IFB ESR Riyamol on 12th March 2022 at 1330 Hrs.
The fishing boat was drifting 55 nautical miles from Port Blair, with 09 crew members on board. The fishing boat reported the loss of propeller and flooding onboard.
On receipt of the alert, HQ ANC directed Coast Guard Ship Rajkiran to assist the distressed fishing boat. At around 1800 Hrs on 12th March 2022, Ship Rajkiran made contact with the boat and carried out repairs and damage control of the fishing boat.
The rate of flooding which was approx 300 liters/hour was arrested and post de-flooding, the fishing boat was safely towed to Port Blair and on 13th March 2022 at 0800 Hrs the boat was handed over to the owner.
Dedicated and coordinated efforts by Coast Guard resulted in the fast and efficient rescue of the distressed fishing boat IFB ESR Riyamol along with 09 fishermen. HQ Andaman and Nicobar Command are committed to ensuring the safety of life and property at sea around Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
