Indian Navy Ship Trikand Rescues MV Kamlesh, Iranian Trawler ‘Sheetab’ From Cyprus in Gulf of Oman - JPKee.com

New Delhi, Nov 24: An Indian Navy ship, Trikand helped a vessel, MV Kamlesh from Cyprus with 27 Indian crew members after it was chased by three skiffs 70 nautical miles off Muscat. As per Navy spokesperson, INS Trikand also rendered assistance to an Iranian trawler.

Spokesperson for the Navy, Captain D K Sharma said Indian Navy ship Trikand rescued MV Kamlesh after it was chased by the skiffs at around 0230 hours on Thursday. He said INS Trikand was deployed as part of the mission-based deployment for Presence-cum-Surveillance mission(PSM) in the Gulf of Oman.

Following intervention by INS Trikand, the skiffs escaped at high speed and the MV and crew rendered safe and resumed voyage, Sharma said.

Regarding the Iranian trawler, the Navy spokesperson said it had 20 crew on board and seven, who were adrift for the last five days due to engine failure.

He said INS Trikand on receipt of a distress call from the trawler ‘Sheetab’ in the Gulf of Oman sent technical team by boat and repaired the trawler after which it resumed its passage.

Captain Sharma also said that requisite amount of logistical support in terms of Lub Oil, Fresh water and provisions were also provided to the boat. INS Trikand’s timely assistance significantly helped the stricken Iranian trawler crew and made it possible for them to resume their voyage, he added.

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Author - Vikash Kumar