The operation was successful as all crew members were rescued safely.
Braving the rough seas and strong wind, Indian Coast Guard ship Agrim and ICG helicopter in a joint operation rescued 05 crew (including foreigners) from a distressed Switzerland flag yacht Poorima at Mandwa off Alibaug today. All Crew safe and healthy.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Agrim and ICG Helicopter in a joint operation rescued 05 crew (including foreigners) from a distressed Switzerland flag yacht Poorima at Mandwa off Alibaug on Aug 12, 2022
Agrim was on a routine patrol in the Arabian Sea when it received a distress call from the yacht. The crew of Poorima was taking shelter at Mandwa to get out of the rough seas.
The rescue operation was conducted in rough seas and strong wind conditions. All five crew members are safe and healthy.
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