The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet rescues six fishermen in a search and rescue operation off the Mangaluru coast.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Manju Matha in a maritime search and rescue (SAR) operation off the coast of Mangaluru on the evening of June 29.At approximately 4 pm, ICG Ship Sachet, intercepted a VHF RT distress call from a fishing boat located about 33 nautical miles off the Surathkal coast near Mangaluru, reporting severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, placing the lives of all six crew members at imminent risk.A media statement said that ICG immediately diverted its ship to render assistance, effecting a rendezvous with the distressed vessel within 90 minutes. The rescue operation was carried out under extreme weather conditions. Rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and approaching darkness significantly complicated the mission, demanding exceptional seamanship, precision, and coordination from the rescue team. Despite these formidable challenges, the crew of the ICGS Sachet executed the operation efficiently.The ICG team deployed remote-operated lifebuoys specifically designed for use in inclement sea conditions to safely reach and recover the stranded fishermen. By 6 pm, the seamless coordination of the highly skilled personnel ensured that all six crew members were rescued safely and without injury. Following the successful recovery, ICGS Sachet entered New Mangalore for the safe disembarkation of the rescued crew and the completion of further formalities.Published on June 30, 2026
