Coast Guard Ship C-446 instrumental in saving 8 lives and property off Karwar

Coast Guard Ship C-446 instrumental in saving 8 lives and property off Karwar

Mangaluru : As per the circular sent by Commander Dasila of Karnataka Coast Guard, Panambur-Mangaluru, it stated that Coast Guard Ship C-446 was instrumental in saving eight lives and property off Karwar. IFB Shri Durga Reg No. IND- KA – 02 – MM 5044 with 8 crew on board developed problems with her rudder and was drifting dangerously off Karwar.

Coast Guard assistance was sought by DD Fisheries Karwar. Accordingly Coast Guard Station Karwar diverted C-446 to render assistance to the distressed boat. C-446 on arrival at the datum assessed the defect and concluded that towing assistance will be required. Subsequently C-446 requested IFB Gurujyothi Reg No IND-KA-09 MM 1972 operating in the vicinity for towing of distressed boat safety to Karwar harbour.