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Missing Cargo Ship IFB Jayam GP Prompts Search and Rescue Efforts

 The Indian Coast Guard has issued an alert for the missing cargo ship IFB Jayam GP (Regn No. IND-TN-02-MM-2660) along with its 11 crew members, who have been reported overdue since September 2, 2024. The last known position of the vessel was 15 degrees 21 minutes north, 81 degrees 52 minutes east (194 Vakalapudi LT 102), transmitted at approximately 0512 hours UTC on September 2, 2024.



Ships traversing the area are requested to maintain a sharp lookout, establish communication, and provide assistance as needed while informing the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Chennai. The Coast Guard has shared contact information for MRCC Chennai, including telephone (00 91-44-25395018), fax (0091-44-23460405), and email ([mrcc-east@indiancoastguard.nic.in](mailto:mrcc-east@indiancoastguard.nic.in) and [mrccchennai@gmail.com](mailto:mrccchennai@gmail.com)).


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