Indian Coast Guard's Heroic Rescue of 'Sea Angel' Yacht Amidst Andaman Sea Storm

The Indian Coast Guard has once again demonstrated its readiness and bravery during emergencies at sea. The American motor yacht 'Sea Angel' was successfully rescued by the Indian forces after it got stuck in bad weather.

This incident occurred on July 10. Around 12:00 PM, the Coast Guard control center in Port Blair received a distress message. The yacht was near the Andaman-Nicobar Islands, 52 nautical miles southeast of Indira Point. There were 2 passengers on the yacht. Due to strong winds and rough sea conditions, the yacht's sails were torn, and something got stuck in the propeller, preventing it from moving forward.

Upon receiving the warning of the crisis, MRCC Port Blair activated the International Security Network (ISN) and initiated urgent action. All nearby merchant ships were alerted. For immediate assistance, the ship ICGS Rajveer was dispatched at 2:00 PM. By 5:30 PM, Rajveer reached the yacht and successfully established contact with both passengers. Notably, despite the bad weather, the passengers were completely safe.

At around 6:50 PM, the yacht 'Sea Angel' was towed with the help of a rope, and ICGS Rajveer safely brought it to Campbell Bay. Subsequently, on the morning of July 11, at 8:00 AM, the yacht was safely docked at the harbor.

‘Sea Angel’ is a 27.58-meter long luxury motor yacht. It was built in 1987 by the American company Panhandle. Its maximum speed capacity is 19.0 knots, and the cruising speed is 12.0 knots. It is powered by three General Motors diesel engines. It has a total of 5 staterooms, accommodating 10 guests, and 4 crew members are appointed for their service. The yacht's total weight is 69.0 tons.

The vigilance, quick response, and professionalism shown by the Indian Coast Guard in this entire operation are commendable. This incident is an excellent example of India's prompt rescue mechanism in emergency situations at sea.