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Coast Guard saves all crew of Philippine ship stranded in Bay of Bengal
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:57 AM
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The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued the entire crew of a Philippine cargo vessel that suffered engine failure in the Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab.
The Indian Coast Guard has successfully rescued all crew members of a Philippine-flagged cargo vessel that became stranded in the Bay of Bengal. The incident occurred as the vessel was navigating through rough sea conditions caused by Cyclone Arnab.
The cargo ship, which was transporting sulphur, experienced a critical engine failure while sailing from Visakhapatnam to Singapore. The vessel had recently completed unloading its cargo at the Visakhapatnam port before embarking on this leg of its journey.
Upon receiving the distress signal, the Coast Guard deployed resources to the location to ensure the safety of the personnel on board. The operation resulted in the safe extraction of the entire crew, with no reports of casualties or injuries.
This rescue operation highlights the vigilance of Indian maritime authorities in monitoring vessels in the region during severe weather events. The safety of the crew was the primary priority during the deployment.
The cargo ship, which was transporting sulphur, experienced a critical engine failure while sailing from Visakhapatnam to Singapore. The vessel had recently completed unloading its cargo at the Visakhapatnam port before embarking on this leg of its journey.
Upon receiving the distress signal, the Coast Guard deployed resources to the location to ensure the safety of the personnel on board. The operation resulted in the safe extraction of the entire crew, with no reports of casualties or injuries.
This rescue operation highlights the vigilance of Indian maritime authorities in monitoring vessels in the region during severe weather events. The safety of the crew was the primary priority during the deployment.