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Indian Coast Guard rescues 6 fishermen in challenging operation off ... Indian Coast Guard rescues 6 fishermen in challenging operation off Mangaluru By IANS | Updated: June 30, 2026 08:35 IST 2026-06-30T08:33:11+5:30 2026-06-30T08:35:06+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Mangaluru, June 30 In a swift maritime search and rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sachet ... Indian Coast Guard rescues 6 fishermen in challenging operation off Mangaluru Mangaluru, June 30 In a swift maritime search and rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sachet saved six lives after a fishing boat flooded in rough seas off Mangaluru, officials said on Tuesday. The ICG mentioned that the incident occurred on Monday, when the fishing boat IFB Manju Matha sustained hull damage and began to flood in rough seas. "Responding without delay, ICG immediately diverted a ship to render assistance, effecting a rendezvous with the distressed vessel within 90 minutes. The rescue operation was carried out under extremely weather conditions," officials said in a statement. "Rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and approaching darkness significantly complicated the mission, demanding ex…

Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen from distressed boat off ... Subscribe to Notifications India Mangaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) The Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday said it successfully rescued all six crew members from a distressed fishing boat that was taking on water due to hull damage amid rough sea conditions off the Suratkal coast near Mangaluru. According to a statement, at around 4 pm on June 29, ICGS Sachet intercepted a VHF radio distress call from the Indian fishing boat, Manju Matha, located about 33 nautical miles off the coast. The boat reported severe flooding, prompting the Coast Guard ship to immediately divert for assistance. The rescue team reached the vessel within 90 minutes and carried out the operation under extremely challenging conditions, such as rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and approaching darkness. Despite these conditions, the crew deployed remote-operated lifebuoys and safely rescued all six fishermen without injuries by around 6 pm, officials said. The rescued fishermen were brought to New Mangalore, where they are being provided shelter while the necessary formalities are being completed. The Manju Matha is registered in Udupi. The 10.97-me…

Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen stranded in sea off Mangaluru coast In a distress call, fishermen in the boat reported severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, placing the lives of all six crew members at imminent risk.

Caught In Rough Seas, Saved By Indian Coast Guard: Watch Dramatic ... Updated 30 June 2026 at 08:13 IST Despite challenging weather conditions, the Indian Coast Guard crew of Sachet carried out a successful search and rescue operation using remote-operated lifebuoys, bringing all six fishermen to safety. Moumita Mukherjee India News 2 min read Follow : Caught In Rough Seas, Saved By Indian Coast Guard: Watch Dramatic Rescue Of 6 Fishermen Off Karnataka Coast | Image: Indian Coast Guard In a daring maritime rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard saved six fishermen after their fishing boat began sinking in rough seas off the coast of Mangaluru, Karnataka, on the evening of June 29. The rescue mission was carried out by Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet after it received a distress call from the Indian Fishing Boat Manju Matha, which was in danger of sinking. At around 4 PM, ICGS Sachet intercepted a VHF RT distress call from the fishing boat, which was located nearly 33 nautical miles off the Suratkal coast. The crew reported severe flooding inside the vessel after it suffered hull damage due to rough sea conditions. With water rapidly entering the boat, the lives…

Coast Guard's daring op in rough seas, rescue 6 fishermen from sinking ... The Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued six fishermen after their fishing boat developed severe flooding and hull damage in rough seas off the coast of Karnataka's Mangaluru, officials said. According to the Coast Guard, the distress call was received at around 4 pm from the Indian fishing boat Manju Matha, which was located about 33 nautical miles off the Suratkal coast. The crew reported that the vessel was taking on water due to hull damage caused by rough sea conditions, putting all six fishermen on board at risk. The Coast Guard said the crew of ICGS Sachet, which was operating in the area, immediately altered course and reached the distressed vessel within about 90 minutes. The rescue operation was carried out amid rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and fading daylight. Coast Guard personnel used remote-operated lifebuoys to evacuate the stranded fishermen safely from the damaged boat. All six crew members were rescued without injuries by around 6 pm, officials said. ICGS Sachet later proceeded to New Mangalore harbour to disembark the rescued fishermen and complete the necessary formalit…

10 Andhra Fishermen Rescued After Boat Develops Snag Off Puri Coast Puri:Ten fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were rescued after their fishing boat developed a technical snag and became stranded off the Puri coast on Sunday. The fishing vessel, bearing registration number IND-AP-V5-MM-872, had set sail from Kakinada Fishing Harbour for a routine fishing trip when it reportedly suffered an engine failure at sea. The malfunction left the vessel adrift after its engine became inoperative, and its anchor also failed to function, causing it to drift about 2–3 kilometres off the coast near a hotel in Puri, reports said. On being alerted about the stranded boat, the Superintendent of Police directed immediate rescue measures. Police teams from Baliapanda Police Station and Penthakata Marine Police coordinated the operation and established contact with fishing boats operating in the vicinity. A fishing vessel from Visakhapatnam subsequently reached the location and rescued all ten fishermen safely. All the rescued fishermen were safe and were later sent back to their native village. The fishermen are residents of Chintapalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district. Arrangement…

ICG Rescues Six Fishermen from Sinking Indian Boat Off Karnataka Coast ... In a challenging maritime search and rescue operation off the coast of Karnataka, the Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen after their fishing boat suffered severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, officials said on Tuesday All six crew members of the Indian fishing boat 'Manju Matha' were rescued using "remote-operated lifebuoys" designed for extreme sea conditions, they said. On Monday evening, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship 'Sachet' intercepted a distress call from a fishing boat located about 33 nautical miles off the Surathkal coast of Karnataka, reporting “severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, placing the lives of all six crew members at imminent risk”, an ICG spokesperson said. “Responding without delay, the ICG immediately diverted the ship to render assistance, effecting a rendezvous with the distressed vessel within 90 minutes,” the official said. The rescue operation was carried out under extremely challenging weather conditions. “Rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and approaching darkness significantly complicated the mission, demanding e…