Bengaluru, April 16. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and security by swiftly responding to a distress call from Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Rosary, which encountered engine failure approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar on April 13.
Responding promptly to the distress call, ICGS Savitribai Phule on surveillance was diverted to render assistance. Despite challenging conditions, the ship proceeded with best speed and established communication with IFB Rosary approximately at 1556 hrs on April 14, at a range of 203 nautical miles from the coast.
Upon arrival at the datum at 1625 hrs on April 14, a boarding team comprising of technical crew undertook repairs of engine however, all efforts to rectify engines proved futile and it became evident that the engine had seized, rendering the boat immobile. Consequently, with no other viable options available, it was decided to tow the boat safely towards Karwar.
Amidst adverse sea conditions ship commenced towing IFB Rosary at 1910 hrs on April 14. Further, Coast Guard District Headquarters (Karnataka), CGS Karwar in collaboration with AD Fisheries Karwar and Thengaipattanam a fishing boat to take over the towing operation from the ICGS Savitribai Phule and escort IFB Rosary safely to Karwar port.
