Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Coast Guard rescues seven fishermen off Gujarat coast

Image
Press Trust of India Ahmedabad
Last Updated : Feb 07 2018 | 9:00 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard rescued seven fishermen from a sinking boat near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) near Jakhau off Gujarat coast today.
The Coast Guard swung into action after receiving a distress call from a fishing boat, which was on the verge of sinking due to heavy ingress of water, defence spokesperson said in a statement.
"When the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'C-408', a front line interceptor boat stationed at Jakhau, reached the spot mid sea, the fishing boat, which was registered in Veraval, had almost sunk," the spokesperson added.
Luckily, the Coast Guard personnel rescued all the seven crew members before their boat completely sank, the statement said.
All the seven fishermen have been brought safely to to Jakhau harbour, it said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 07 2018 | 9:00 PM IST

Next Story