The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued nine crew members from a sunken vessel, MSV Taj Dhare Haram, on 26 December 2024. The vessel was located approximately 311 km west of Porbandar, Gujarat, within Pakistan’s Search and Rescue Region in the North Arabian Sea.
The operation, conducted under challenging sea conditions, involved coordinated efforts between the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) in Mumbai and Karachi, Pakistan.
The MSV Taj Dhare Haram had set sail from Mundra, Gujarat, bound for Socotra, Yemen. Rough seas and onboard flooding led to the vessel’s distress, which was detected during a routine surveillance flight by an ICG Dornier aircraft. The MRCC in Mumbai, along with the ICG Regional Headquarters (North West) in Gandhinagar, initiated an immediate response.
The ICG ship Shoor, already on patrol nearby, was deployed at top speed to the location. Simultaneously, the MRCC in Pakistan alerted vessels in the area to assist. After an extensive search, the crew was found onboard a life raft, having abandoned their sinking vessel.
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The rescue operation concluded at around 4 PM, shortly before the vessel sank completely. All nine crew members were safely brought aboard the ICG ship Shoor. They were given medical assistance and declared to be in good health.
The rescued sailors were then en route to Porbandar Harbour.
The operation highlighted effective collaboration between Indian and Pakistani maritime authorities. The timely coordination and swift response ensured the safety of the crew despite the challenging conditions.
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