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Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
ICG rescues two crew members from stranded US sailing vessel
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a rescue operation for the US sailing vessel 'Sea Angel' stranded about 52 nautical miles south-east of Indira Point, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The yacht, carrying two crew members, was disabled amid extremely rough conditions with a blown sail and entangled propeller. Upon receiving the distress alert, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Port Blair alerted all nearby merchant vessels and launched rescue coordination protocols. Further, ICG ship Rajveer was deployed and the ship established communication with the stranded crew while conducting an onsite assessment. Despite heavy winds and mechanical disablement, the crew was found safe and in good health. Demonstrating professionalism, the ICG ship Rajveer reached the vessel and carried out an onsite assessment with precision. The Indian Coast Guard executed the swift rescue operation for the US sailing vessel 'Sea Angel' off Andaman and Nicobar Islands on July 10. On July 11th morning, the yacht was successfully towed and escorted to Campbell Bay harbour.
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Italy blocks German rescue ship from leaving Sicilian port
Rome: A German rescue ship has been blocked from leaving Italy after docking with several dozen migrants on the Mediterranean island of Sicily. The Sea-Eye 5 has been detained in the port of Pozzallo, the non-profit organization Sea-Eye said on Tuesday. Authorities justified the measure with alleged violations of instructions from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Rome. Sea-Eye said it will take legal action. The ship rescued 65 refugees from an overcrowded rubber dinghy around 50 nautical miles off the Libyan coast on Saturday and brought them to Sicily. The aid organization, based in the southern German city of Regensburg, has been operating in the Mediterranean for years. It accuses the Italian authorities of using 'fabricated allegations' to force out civilian rescue ships. The rescue of refugees trying to reach Europe from the Middle East or Africa via the Mediterranean has been one of the most contentious issues in European politics for decades. Italy has vowed to crack down on migrant arrivals. (DPA)
News18
10-06-2025
- News18
Singapore Ship That Caught Fire Carried Chemical Used In Explosives & Paint: Sources
Last Updated: This shipment, imported by a Mumbai-based chemical and polymer company, is currently under investigation The MV Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-flagged container vessel, was carrying nitrocellulose, a chemical used in both explosives and paint and polish production, top Indian government sources told CNN-News18 on Tuesday. This shipment, imported by a Mumbai-based chemical and polymer company, is currently under investigation following a serious incident. The vessel experienced an explosion in its containers while it was 130 miles northwest of Kochi. The distress alert was relayed by the MV Cape Valencia to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai. At the time of the incident, the ship was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Nhava Sheva, Mumbai, with an estimated arrival date of June 10, 2025. The MV Wan Hai 503 had a crew of 22, comprising 9 Chinese, 5 Taiwanese, 5 Burmese, and 3 Indonesian nationals. The ship's master, Wei Chun-Ju, is from Taiwan, said sources. Initial reports indicate that a continuous series of explosions in the containers led to a significant fire onboard. As a result, the crew abandoned the vessel, with 8 boarding a life raft and 10 taking to a survival boat. Unfortunately, 4 crew members are currently missing and are being actively searched for. In the aftermath of the explosions, 15 containers have fallen overboard, posing potential hazards. The MV Marvel, which was in the vicinity, is relaying updates to the MRCC in Mumbai. Officials said the severity of this incident underscores the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause and intended use of the nitrocellulose shipment.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Sailors recount their life-saving rescue by Carnival cruise ship
Just a week after Carnival Paradise rescued a group of refugees from an adrift vessel near Cuba, another Carnival Cruise Line ship's crew sprang into action to make a dramatic rescue on the other side of the world. Carnival Splendor was sailing south of New Caledonia in the South Pacific during an eight-day cruise from Sydney when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Noumea alerted them of a distress call from a disabled catamaran carrying four people and three dogs. Related: Video: Carnival cruise ship rescues refugees in distress Carnival Splendor was five hours away from the catamaran and immediately rushed to their aid in the middle of the night, as cruise ships will always do when they learn of anyone in peril at sea. One of the rescued couples, who feared for their lives while stranded on board the disabled catamaran, have since recounted the frightening ordeal and the cruise ship's extraordinary response, in a touching letter addressed to the entire Carnival Cruise Line crew. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald shared the letter from rescued sailors Juli and Ivan on his popular Facebook page that's followed by more than 600,000 Carnival cruisers. "To all the Carnival crew, we are Juli and Ivan, two Argentinians 25 years old, traveling around the world for one year. We got the opportunity of crossing from Australia to Fiji in a catamaran, a bit more than a month ago, and from what you all know, it didn't end as expected," the letter began. The sailors detailed how they ended up adrift at sea hundreds of miles from land. Related: Man climbs Carnival cruise ship; cruiser injured during excursion "After 8 days of crossing the ocean and having lost both engines, we were caught in a storm, which first made us think we were going to get hit by lightning and ended up breaking our mast in two after 50 knots of wind surprised us. 200 nautical miles away from New Caledonia, and this being our first passage, we were frightened to death," they explained. The sailors reported contacting every coast station they could, but did not receive a reply for hours until the voice of Carnival Splendor Captain Eduardo Ferrone brought them hope. "After two hours with no news, we received a call from your captain, saying he knew about our situation and that by doubling their speed in the middle of the storm, could reach us in just five hours. That was and will [for]ever be the best notice of our lives," the letter emphasized. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. "After 5 hours, hoping the catamaran didn't sink because of the mast hitting us on every wave, we received the second-best call of our lives, from your captain asking us to drop the first flare, and straight away confirming he could see us," the letter continued. Finally, Carnival Splendor reached them at 3 a.m., swiftly bringing them aboard the cruise ship and saving their lives. But what Carnival crew members did for them did not end there. "What followed was just beyond reality," the letter continued. "This boat and its crew not only saved us but gave us all kindness, warmth, smiles, and attention which made recovering a completely different experience and a much easier one. There are no words to thank you all for being part of this recovery and exceeding expectations. Human values on board showed us better, and for that, we will be forever thankful." More Carnival cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line answers controversial tipping questionCarnival Cruise Line passengers targeted by more travel scamsCarnival Cruise Line cruisers debate controversial elevator issue The letter ended with heartfelt words of gratitude to Carnival Splendor's captain and several other crew members whom Juli and Ivan thanked by name. "Special thanks to the Captain, Eduardo Ferrone, for being our guiding light in the middle of the ocean, giving us hope by making the call to save us and taking us back to land," the emotional letter read. The rescued sailors went on to thank many other crew members who not only made sure they were safe, but who received them with exceptional kindness and concern for their health, well-being, and happiness. "To all of you, thanks for the warm words and treatment, this would have been a different story if it wasn't for you," they added. "We will forever be grateful to Carnival Cruise Line." (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Barnama
25-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Container Ship Capsizes Off India's Southern Coast
The MSC ELSA 3 vessel arrived at Vizhinjam Port in Kerala state on May 21 and departed on May 23. The 184-metre-long ship capsized in the Arabian Sea en route to Kochi Port. NEW DELHI, May 25 (Bernama) -- A Liberia-flagged container ship has capsized off India's southern coast. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai received a distress alert regarding the container vessel developing a 26-degree tilt about 38 nautical miles (70 kilometres) southwest of Kochi, the Indian Coast Guard said on Saturday. Of the 24 crew members, 21 were rescued and three, including the captain, remained onboard to assist in a planned salvage operation, it said in a post on X. The coast guard continues to monitor the situation to ensure the crew's safety and to prevent any environmental damage.
