[28 June 2024] - The Indian Coast Guard is coordinating a search and rescue operation for a crew member who went overboard from the bulk carrier MV THOR NITNIRUND earlier today. The incident occurred at approximately 02:17 UTC (07:47 IST) in the Andaman Sea, at a position of latitude 08° 25' North and longitude 094° 49' East. The missing crew member was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and shorts. The MV THOR NITNIRUND, a Singaporean-flagged bulk carrier with a length of 199.9 meters, is currently assisting in the search efforts. The Indian Coast Guard has issued a call to all vessels transiting through the area to maintain a sharp lookout for the missing person and to render assistance if he is sighted. Current weather conditions in the area are: Wind: Southerly at 6 knots with gusts up to 9 knots Waves: 1.2 meters Sky: Cloudy However, weather is expected to deteriorate in the coming hours, with: Rainfall Increased wind speeds up to 10 knots with gusts up to 15 knots Vessels