ICG Ship Rani Gaidinliu recovers adrift scientific buoy in Bay of Bengal
New Delhi, July 5
The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday said its ship Rani Gaidinliu recovered an adrift scientific data buoy in the Bay of Bengal amid challenging sea conditions.
In a post on X, the ICG said the data buoy belonging to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' National Institute of Ocean Technology had drifted more than 150 km from its deployed position off Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
"In challenging sea conditions, @IndiaCoastGuard Ship Rani Gaidinliu recovered an adrift @MoesNiot data buoy in the Bay of Bengal," the ICG posted. The buoy had drifted 150+ km from its position off #Nellore, #AndhraPradesh, it added.
The Coast Guard said the recovery was part of its charter of duties.
"As part of its charter of duties, #ICG is committed in supporting, securing of scientific data buoys and scientific endeavours," the post read.
Earlier on Saturday, the Indian Coast Guard, along with the Indian Navy, rescued a sailor from the crude oil vessel MT Desh Shakti off the Mumbai coast after he sustained serious eye injuries.
According to the Indian Coast Guard, despite adverse weather conditions, the seafarer was safely airlifted off Mumbai by a Navy helicopter.
The Coast Guard posted on X, "Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai, in close coordination with Indian Navy, facilitated the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a 30-year-old sailor from MT Desh Shakti, who sustained serious eye injuries onboard. Despite adverse weather, the patient was safely airlifted off Mumbai by an Indian Navy Seaking helicopter."
"The MEDEVAC was enabled by seamless coordination between MRCC, ICG, Indian Navy and SCI. The operation reaffirms ICG's unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea through round-the-clock readiness and inter-agency synergy," the statement read.
According to the Western Naval Command, "In spite of the red alert due to incessant rains, poor visibility and rough seas, the helicopter skillfully evacuated the injured seafarer utilising a rescue basket. After stabilising the patient onboard the helicopter, he was transported ashore for urgent medical care."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive coordination between ICG and Navy for the medical evacuation too! 🌊 Both operations show our forces are always ready despite bad weather. This is what Atmanirbhar Bharat looks like in action.
Why did the buoy drift 150 km? Is the NIOT monitoring system not robust enough? Saving it is good, but preventing loss would be better. Still, proud of our Coast Guard for recovering it in challenging conditions.
As a climate scientist, I know these buoys are critical for ocean data. Losing one would set back research. Great job ICG! This is the kind of inter-agency cooperation we need more of globally.
Why is this even news? 😒 This is routine duty for ICG. But yes, good that they saved taxpayer money by recovering expensive equipment. Hope NIOT investigates why it drifted so far.
Salute to the Indian Coast Guard and Navy for the medical evacuation! A 30-year-old sailor saved despite red alert and rough seas. Real heroes, not movie stars. 🇮🇳
Good but we need more investment in ocean monitoring. India's coastline is
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