The Indian Coast Guard has rescued all 20 crew of the bulk carrier Sigma Pearl, which ran aground off Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district during Cyclone Arnab. A helicopter and ICGS Sujay completed the rescue on 29 October with no loss of life, and the ship will be towed later.
The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sigma Pearl ran aground near Antarvedi, off Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, after losing propulsion as Cyclone Arnab struck India’s east coast on 28 October. The crew are reported safe, and the Indian Coast Guard has sent a helicopter and an offshore patrol vessel.
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