A cargo ship, JSW RAIGAD, ran aground off Kolaba Fort, India. The Indian Coast Guard received a distress call from the JSW RAIGAD stating that the vessel, carrying 14 crewmembers, was stranded on the rock because of the bad weather.
Promptly, the Coast Guard coordinated with the Raigad District Administration to assist in the rescue operation. The rocky shores of Kolaba Fort made it difficult for the Coast Guard to reach the distressed vessel immediately.
Alibag Beach
Later, the Indian Coast dispatched its CG Helicopter to evacuate the 14 crewmembers aboard the vessel. All the crewmembers were rescued and successfully disembarked at Alibag Beach.
The JSW spokesperson said JSW RAIGAD drifted due to the strong wind and low visibility.
JSW RAIGAD is an Indian-flagged vessel built in 2015. Marine Traffic data shows the vessel departed from DHARAMTAR on 25 July and was scheduled to arrive at JAIGAD Port on 26 July.
General Cargo JSW RAIGAD is currently located in the West Coast India (reported 2 days, 5 hours ago) according Marine traffic
JSW RAIGAD (IMO: 9797319) is a General Cargo and is sailing under the flag of India. Her length overall (LOA) is 121.6 meters and her width is 20.04 meters.
It is noteworthy that Coast Guard ships and aircraft undertake regular patrols to keep the Offshore Development Areas (ODAs), on both the Eastern and Western seaboard under surveillance.
