In a daring night rescue amidst adverse sea conditions, the Indian Coast Guard saved the life of a critically injured foreign sailor off the coast of North Andaman near Diglipur. The 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member, serving aboard the bulk carrier MV AMRIS, had sustained grievous injuries to his head and spine following a severe fall on the vessel. Braving rough waters and high swells in pitch darkness, maritime rescue personnel carried out a specialised medical evacuation mission to extract him safely.
MRCC Alert Triggers Rapid Deployment of ICGS Rajdoot
The critical emergency unfolded during the intervening night of September 20 and September 21, when MV AMRIS reported a medical crisis while transiting waters near Diglipur. The distress call was swiftly relayed by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre based in Sri Vijaya Puram directly to the Indian Coast Guard. Acknowledging the urgency of the medical trauma, Coast Guard authorities promptly activated rescue protocols and dispatched the patrol vessel ICGS Rajdoot to intercept the bulk carrier in challenging open seas.
Precarious Night Medical Evacuation Amid Swelling Seas
Upon arriving at the scene, the rescue team was confronted by turbulent waters, surging waves, and low visibility. Demonstrating remarkable seamanship, the crew aboard the Coast Guard vessel executed a delicate nighttime extraction. Detailing the operation on social media, the Indian Coast Guard wrote on X that ICGS Rajdoot evacuated the 36-year-old Bangladeshi national despite severe maritime conditions. Due to the acute nature of the mariner's spinal and cranial trauma, transferring him required precision handling to prevent aggravating his injuries.
Swift Air Transfer to GB Pant Hospital in Sri Vijaya Puram
Following the successful sea evacuation, the injured mariner was immediately brought ashore to Diglipur Harbour for preliminary medical stabilisation. Given his precarious health state and need for specialized neurotrauma care, an Indian Navy aircraft was pressed into service to airlift him swiftly to Sri Vijaya Puram. Upon landing, he was admitted to GB Pant Hospital, where medical specialists initiated urgent treatment. An official Coast Guard statement highlighted that seamless operational synergy between the Coast Guard, the Indian Navy, and auxiliary administrative agencies enabled the successful preservation of life under hazardous oceanic conditions.
Recent Successful Operations off the Gujarat Coast
This humanitarian rescue follows another major operation executed by the Indian Coast Guard off the coast of Gujarat on September 12. According to information released by the Defence PRO in Chennai, a maritime collision occurred near the Offshore Terminal Berth at Kandla involving two merchant vessels, MV KMAX EMPEROR and MV TRUE MARINER. Immediately responding to the collision, the Coast Guard launched an emergency operation and safely evacuated 21 of the 24 crew members aboard MV KMAX EMPEROR, leaving three personnel onboard to oversee essential operational duties.
