Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held a detailed review with DG Shipping, Secretary (Shipping) and other senior officials to assess the urgent measures being undertaken his ministry to address the situation arising from the capsizing of Liberian-flagged 'MSC ELSA
Braving heavy rains and challenging weather conditions, the Indian Coast Guard has successfully coordinated a search and rescue operation for a stranded Indian fishing boat off the Ponani coast of Kerala.
The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) on Sunday predicted the possibility of high waves and coastal erosion along the Kerala coast until 11:30 PM tomorrow.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory to fishermen to prohibit fishing activities along the southern Kerala coast and Lakshadweep region following predictions of strong winds and severe weather conditions.
The India Coast Guard rescued 12 members of the crew from the fishing boat Sanju off Ponnani, Kerala, Public Relations Officer Defence Kochi said on Friday.
The boat was carrying seven fishermen and after the boat capsized three of the drowning fishermen were immediately saved by a Fishing Boat operating in the vicinity, however, four fishermen went missing, said officials.
The National Center for Oceanographic Studies (INCOIS) has informed that there is a possibility of high waves on the Kerala coast (from Vizhinjam to Kasaragod) till 11.30 pm on Thursday.
An ALH Dhruv Mark 3 helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) met with an accident during trials in which all three crew are safe after which an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
19 Officers of the 75th course of Assistant Commandant GD (P/N) and DP passed out of the portals of the Indian Coast Guard Training Centre, Kochi on successful completion of the CG Law and Operations Course today.