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Man Overboard Alert: Indian Coast Guard Seeks Assistance in Bay of Bengal

 


The Indian Coast Guard (MRCC Chennai) is coordinating a search and rescue operation for a person reported overboard from the bulk carrier JAL VAIBHAV on Sunday, June 16th, 2024, at 18:50 UTC (11:50 PM IST).

Incident Details

  • Date: June 16, 2024
  • Time: 18:50 UTC (11:50 PM IST)
  • Location: 20 degrees 57 minutes North, 87 degrees 07 minutes East (Bay of Bengal)
  • Vessel: MV JAL VAIBHAV (IMO 9317389, MMSI 419001202) - Indian bulk carrier built in 2006

Weather Conditions

  • Wind: Southwesterly 17-20 knots
  • Waves: 1 meter
  • Visibility: Good

Request for Assistance

The Indian Coast Guard is requesting all merchant vessels transiting in the area to maintain a sharp lookout for the person overboard and render assistance if possible. Any sightings should be reported immediately to the MRCC Chennai

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