NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued nine crew members of the merchant vessel MSV Taj Dhare Haram after it sank in the Arabian Sea, approximately 311 km west of Porbandar, Gujarat. The rescue mission, conducted under challenging sea conditions, demonstrated exceptional coordination between Indiaโs Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai and Pakistanโs MRCC in Karachi.
โINTERNATIONAL COOPERATION SAVES LIVES!@IndiaCoastGuard ship Shoor rescues 9 #Indian crew from MSV Tajdhare Haram sunk in #Pakistanโs SRR due to flooding. Timely coordination between #ICG & #Pak MSA ensures swift life saving response! #IndianCoastGuard #SAR #LifeSavingโ
โ Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) December 26, 2024
The vessel, which departed from Mundra, Gujarat, and was en route to Socotra, Yemen, faced severe weather and onboard flooding. A distress signal from the vessel was detected by an ICG Dornier aircraft during a routine surveillance flight. This prompted immediate action from the MRCC in Mumbai and the ICG Regional Headquarters (North West) in Gandhinagar. The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shoor, already patrolling nearby waters, was dispatched to the location at full speed. Simultaneously, MRCC Karachi alerted nearby vessels to assist in the rescue efforts.
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After an intense search operation, the crew was located aboard a life raft, having abandoned their sinking vessel. The rescue operation concluded successfully at approximately 4 PM, just before the vessel submerged completely. The crew members were safely transferred to ICGS Shoor, where they received medical assistance and were declared in good health.
The rescued sailors are now en route to Porbandar Harbour, where they will be reunited with their families. The swift and coordinated efforts of the Indian Coast Guard and the support from MRCC Karachi underscore the importance of international cooperation in maritime safety.
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This rescue operation highlights the Indian Coast Guardโs unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives at sea, even in adverse conditions, with significant coordination from Pakistanโs Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.
