Coast Guard Launches Rescue Operation to Trace Missing Fisherman
Mangaluru: The Coast Guard launched a rescue operation to trace a missing fisherman on December 5 at 8:00 pm. The Coast Guard received a message from the owner of Fishing Boat Gain that the boat with 16 crew onboard was in distress after one of them was missing about 06 nm off Mangaluru.
The Coast Guard Ship Amartya based at New Mangalore was diverted from routine patrol at sea to proceed full speed for the Search and Rescue (SAR) of the missing fisherman.
The Ship reached the position at 23:40 hrs and established communication with the fishing Boat Gain. The ship assumed extensive search in the area for the missing fisherman and also ascertained that all crew of the boat were safe and healthy and had sufficient stock of logistics material.
The Coast Guard District Headquarters-3, New Mangalore liaised with Coastal Security Police and fisheries department to form a part of SAR operation team as the area was close to the coast in shallow waters. At about 12:25 hours on Thursday, the owner of the Fishing Boat Gain intimated that the body of a missing fisherman was recovered by them and ICGS Amartya was directed to resume area patrol accordingly.
