11-Jul-2025 12:47 PM
2450
New Delhi, July 11 (Reporter) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a rescue operation for the US sailing vessel ‘Sea Angel’ yesterday, which was stranded about 52 nautical miles south-east of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The yacht carrying two crew members was disabled amid rough conditions with a blown sail and entangled propeller, a Defence Ministry statement said.
Upon receiving the distress alert, MRCC Port Blair alerted all nearby merchant vessels and launched rescue coordination protocols.
Further, ICG ship Rajveer was deployed and the ship established communication with the stranded crew and conducted an on-site assessment. Despite heavy winds and mechanical disablement, the crew was found safe and in good health.
The yacht was successfully towed and escorted to Campbell Bay harbour today morning, the statement added...////...