Port Blair, Aug 30: The Andaman Ship Owners Association (ASOA) is deeply grateful and appreciative of the rapid and effective response from the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North East) based out of Kolkata following the unfortunate sinking of the vessel ITT Puma. The vessel, owned by one of ASOA’s members, was en route from Kolkata to Port Blair when the incident occurred.
Upon receiving the distress call, the Coast Guard swiftly deployed its assets, including Coast Guard aircraft and Coast Guard vessels ICGS Sarang and ICGS Among. Thanks to their prompt and efficient operations, eleven crew members aboard the ITT Puma were successfully rescued and brought safely ashore.
The ASOA, representing the interests of ship owners operating in the coastal waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is heartened by the Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to maritime safety and security. This timely rescue serves as a testament to the Coast Guard’s preparedness and ability to respond to emergencies.
The ASOA reaffirms its unwavering trust in the Coast Guard and its commitment to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of those operating in the region’s maritime sector.
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