Man overboard reported in Bay of Bengal

Chennai, India - 21 June 2024

A man overboard incident has been reported in the Bay of Bengal, approximately 20 degrees 57 minutes north and 87 degrees 07 minutes east, according to the Indian Coast Guard.

The incident occurred at 1850 UTC on 16 June 2024, on board the MV Jal Vaibhav (IMO 9317389), a bulk carrier sailing under the Indian flag. The vessel was constructed in 2006 and has a length of 228 meters and a width of 36 meters.

The Indian Coast Guard has requested merchant vessels transiting in the area to keep a sharp lookout and render necessary assistance on sighting the person overboard. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Chennai can be contacted at 00 91-44-25395018 or by fax at 0091-44-23460405. Emails can be sent to [indirizzo email rimosso] or [indirizzo email rimosso].

Sea conditions in the area are reported to be calm with cloudy skies.

Additional details:

Vessel: MV Jal Vaibhav
IMO: 9317389
MMSI: 419001202
Flag: India
Position: 20 degrees 57 minutes north, 87 degrees 07 minutes east
Date/time of incident: 16 June 2024, 1850 UTC
Sea conditions: Calm
Sky conditions: Cloudy

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