New Delhi, 17th June 2021: In a daredevil sea air coordinated operation amid inclement weather, an Indian Coast Guard ship and helicopter undertook successful rescue of all 16 crew today from sinking MV Mangalam near Revdanda port in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Early morning, MRCC Mumbai received telephonic information from the Second officer of Indian flagged MV Mangalam (IMO-9084619) intimating that the vessel was partially sinking with 16 crew onboard in around 3 Kms near Revdanda Jetty (Raigad District), wherein the master was planning to abandon the vessel. The Master intimated that the crew were in panic due to water ingress. MRCC team pacified the master and crew while requesting them to remain on board as the Coast Guard ship was being deployed.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Subhadra Kumari Chauhan sailed out from Dighi harbour and proceeded towards the distressed vessel for rendering assistance. Meanwhile, two ICG helicopters were also launched from ICG Air station Daman for evacuation of the crew from MV Mangalam.
ICGS Subhadra Kumari Chauhan arrived in the vicinity of the distressed vessel at about 10.15 am and post-assessment of the situation lowered her boats for the rescue of crew amid challenging weather situation. Moreover, Coast Guard helicopters also arrived at the location and commenced winching of the crew against the vagaries of weather. Through sustained operations, the ICG Search and Rescue Units (SRUs) successfully rescued 16 crew from distressed vessel. The rescued crew were taken to Revdanda and administered first aid.
In a daredevil sea-air coordinated Operation in inclement weather and rough sea conditions,#ICG 02 Chetak Helicopters ex-Daman & Ship Subhadra Kumari Chauhan rescued 16 crew from Barge MV Mangalam reported aground off #Revdanda #Mumbai today. All crew safe. @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/fdzMhtcf3x
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) June 17, 2021