India News | Tugboat from Vizhinjam Port Rescues Stranded Marine Enforcement Vessel

Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (PTI) A tugboat from the Vizhinjam international seaport here on Friday brought back to port a stranded Marine Enforcement boat, which had gone to sea for rescuing fishermen in distress near Adimalathura on the Kerala coast.

In a statement, the seaport management said that the Marine Enforcement boat -- 'Pratiksha' -- was stranded on the sea due to engine failure.

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It had nine crew, including nursing staff, onboard, the statement said.

As soon as information was received about the stranded Marine Enforcement vessel, a tugboat -- Dolphin 26 -- of the Vizhinjam seaport was dispatched for rescue.

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"After three hours of efforts in adverse weather conditions, 'Pratiksha' was safely brought to the port berth," the statement said.

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