Kochi: The Indian Coast Guard has towed back to safety a fishing boat stranded off the coast of Lakshadweep since January 25 due to an engine breakdown, a Defence statement said on Saturday.
The Coast Guard vessel, Samarth, towed the fishing boat -- Arul Matha -- safely to Minicoy Island in rough sea conditions, the Defence statement, on 'X' said.
The fishing boat was stranded 50 nautical miles south-west of Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep.
'@IndiaCoastGuard ship Samarth provided towing assistance to fishing boat Arul Matha (IND-TN-12-MM-5707), which was adrift 50 NM southwest of #Minicoy Island since January 25th due to an engine breakdown. The boat was towed in rough sea conditions and safely brought to Minicoy,' the post said.
Published 27 January 2024, 10:39 IST