Indian Coast Guard Rescues Six Fishermen After Distress Call Off Mangaluru
The crew reached the vessel within 90 minutes and brought all six fishermen to New Mangalore without injury, officials said.
- On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat Manju Matha located about 33 nautical miles off the Surathkal coast of Karnataka.
- ICG Ship Sachet intercepted a distress call at 4 p.m. reporting severe flooding and hull damage, placing all six crew members at imminent risk due to rough sea conditions.
- Rescuers deployed "remote-operated lifebuoys" designed for extreme sea conditions to reach the stranded sailors, completing the rendezvous within 90 minutes despite strong winds, poor visibility, and approaching darkness.
- By 6 p.m., the ICG successfully rescued all crew members without injury, and the ship is entering New Mangalore Port for safe disembarkation of survivors and completion of formalities.
- The operation demonstrates the ICG's commitment to its motto, "Vayam Rakshamah" , as the service maintains constant vigil over India's maritime domain and ensures timely assistance at sea.
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Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen off Mangaluru coast
Bengaluru: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued six fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel in a challenging search and rescue operation off the Mangaluru coast on Monday, June 29, after the boat suffered severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions. According to the Defence Public Relations Office, the operation was carried out by Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, which responded immediately after receiving a distress cal…
ICG Rescues Six Fishermen from Sinking Indian Boat Off Karnataka Coast Using Remote Lifebuoys
Indian Coast Guard ship Sachet rescues six fishermen from Indian boat Manju Matha after severe flooding and hull damage off Karnataka’s Surathkal coast. Learn how remote-operated lifebuoys and swift response in rough seas, strong winds and poor visibility saved all crew members without injury.
Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen after distress call off Mangaluru
ICG Ship Sachet intercepted a distress call from the fishing boat at 4 pm on June 29. The fishing boat was located 33 nautical miles off the Suratkal coast and reported severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, endangering the lives of all six crew members
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