Kochi: A Maldivian container vessel started sinking near off Minicoy islands in Lakshadweep after a engine snag but all 22 crew members, including four Indians, on board were rescued by a Coast Guard ship on Wednesday night. The crew members which also had 18 Maldivians are now on board Coast Guard ship ‘Varuna’ and
Read moreUnion Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan dedicated to the nation the Automatic Identification System (AIS) Network today in Chennai at an estimated cost of Rs. 132 crore. It is a set up connecting 74 AIS sensors installed on lighthouses along the entire coastline. The system will be able to track vessels up to
Read moreA 45-year-old fisherman from city’s Kasimedu harbour is feared dead after a ship collided with a fishing boat in the early hours of Saturday. Two others, who were rescued by another fishing boat two hours later, said a cargo vessel rammed their boat about 13 nautical miles (25km) from Chennai coast. Viji, 35, and
Read moreThe Centre has decided to deploy armed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel aboard Indian merchant ships for a fee to thwart attacks by pirates. This is the first time a government force would provide security to merchant ships. “The CISF has chosen 100 men for training to be deployed on merchant ships,” said
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