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Indian Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Fishing Boat Off Karnataka's Karwar — WATCH

The Indian Coast Guard ship successfully rescued 'Rosary', which had encountered engine failure approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar, the Defence Ministry said.

An Indian Coast Guard ship rescued a fishing boat, which had encountered engine failure nearly 215 nautical miles from Karwar in Karnataka on Tuesday.

ICG Ship Savitribai Phule had swiftly responded to a distress call from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) 'Rosary' on April 13, and, soon, established communication with the boat amid adverse sea conditions, officials said, as per PTI.

The ship successfully rescued 'Rosary', which had encountered engine failure approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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"Upon its arrival, the boarding team of the ICG ship made efforts to fix the seized engine, before the boat was rendered immobile," the statement said.

Sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Coast Guard said, "@IndiaCoastGuard swiftly responded to distress call from IFB Rosary stranded due to engine failure 215 Nm into sea from Karwar. Despite challenging conditions, ICG Ship Savitribai Phule provided vital technical assistance and towed the vessel safely to Karwar. Showcasing unwavering commitment and reach of ICG for maritime safety!"  

The ICG said that the fishing boat was then towed towards Karwar with the help of Coast Guard District Headquarters in Karnataka in collaboration with the fisheries department. The ship was handed over to IFB Shree Laxmi Narayan, which safely escorted it to Karwar port, officials said. 

Earlier this month, the Indian Coast Guard rescued eight fishermen who were stranded after their boat developed a crack at sea 95 nautical miles off the coast of Chennai. The Coast Guard managed to save eight out of the 10 crew members aboard the fishing boat, while one fisherman lost his life and another remained missing after the boat sank in the Bay of Bengal.

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