<p>The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amartya recovered an adrift waverider buoy belonging to National Institute of Oceanography at 7-km South West of Kasargod on Saturday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A press statement by the Indian Coast Guard said that the National Institute of Oceanography had deployed a directional waverider buoy of Honnavar for research work in oceanography. Due to the prevailing rough sea conditions and strong waves, the buoy had uprooted and started to drift.<br /><br />Diversion<br /><br />On receipt of the information, immediately Coast Guard Karnataka diverted its ships to search and locate the data buoy, which is a sophisticated national property. After elaborate search, the ICGS Amartya located the adrift buoy using its electronic surveillance camera at South West of Kasargod.<br /><br />Despite the challenging sea conditions, the buoy was recovered safely by the ship. After recovery, it has been handed over to National Institute of Oceanography.<br /><br />DIG K R Suresh TM, the Commander of Coast Guard Karnataka appreciated the efforts of the ship and advised the ICG Ships to be alert for the safety and security of Karnataka state.</p>
<p>The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Amartya recovered an adrift waverider buoy belonging to National Institute of Oceanography at 7-km South West of Kasargod on Saturday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>A press statement by the Indian Coast Guard said that the National Institute of Oceanography had deployed a directional waverider buoy of Honnavar for research work in oceanography. Due to the prevailing rough sea conditions and strong waves, the buoy had uprooted and started to drift.<br /><br />Diversion<br /><br />On receipt of the information, immediately Coast Guard Karnataka diverted its ships to search and locate the data buoy, which is a sophisticated national property. After elaborate search, the ICGS Amartya located the adrift buoy using its electronic surveillance camera at South West of Kasargod.<br /><br />Despite the challenging sea conditions, the buoy was recovered safely by the ship. After recovery, it has been handed over to National Institute of Oceanography.<br /><br />DIG K R Suresh TM, the Commander of Coast Guard Karnataka appreciated the efforts of the ship and advised the ICG Ships to be alert for the safety and security of Karnataka state.</p>
