Indian Coast Guard Executes Daring Rescue Operation, Saves 9 Lives in North Arabian Sea
December: In a remarkable display of promptness and coordination, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued nine crew members from the sunken Indian vessel MSV Taj Dhare Haram in the North Arabian Sea. This daring humanitarian search and rescue mission was carried out under challenging sea conditions, with close collaboration between the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) of Mumbai, India, and Karachi, Pakistan.
The MSV Taj Dhare Haram, a mechanized sailing vessel, had departed from Mundra and was enroute to Socotra, Yemen, when it reportedly sank due to rough seas and onboard flooding. An ICG Dornier aircraft detected the distress call, immediately alerting the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai and the ICG Regional Headquarters (North West) in Gandhinagar.
In response, the ICGS Shoor was swiftly diverted to the reported location to provide assistance. The ship proceeded at maximum speed to the probable location of the sinking vessel and conducted an extensive search operation. The nine crew members, who had abandoned the MSV Taj Dhare Haram and taken refuge in a small liferaft, were located and rescued approximately 311 km west of Porbandar, within Pakistan’s Search and Rescue Region.
The rescued crew members were examined by the medical team onboard ICGS Shoor and are reported to be in good health. They are being brought to Porbandar Harbour, Gujarat.
This successful rescue operation demonstrates the Indian Coast Guard’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives at sea and highlights the importance of regional cooperation in ensuring maritime safety and security. The ICG’s prompt and coordinated action has saved numerous lives in the past, and this operation is yet another testament to their bravery and dedication.