The Indian Navy and Coast Guard recently assisted a merchant vessel (MV) Infinity I, carrying about 1750 tonnes of asphalt from Kandla to Karwar port after it reported water ingress and began listing, with its vessels pumping out water and escorting it towards the harbour. Since such emergencies can lead to the sinking of the ship, Indian Navy's ship INS Trikand from Western Naval Command immediately responded to the call. We take a look at some images and details of the rescue operation: (Image Indian Navy) -
At about 7:30 PM on June 8, 2016, MV Infinity I, approximately 20 NM off Goa coast, reported water ingress and continuous listing (nautical term for tilting) to starboard (right side of the ship). The vessel had reported that the list is increasing despite ship's de-watering efforts. (Image Indian Navy)
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Despite heavy seas the ship responded immediately (at about 9:00 PM on June 8, 16) by sending a team of 4 personnel including 2 officers and high speed de-watering pumps, the Defence Ministry release said. (Image Indian Navy)
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Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre was also informed. Coast Guard Ships Amal and Shoor and a tug from Goa were also dispatched for assistance and another naval ship INS Kondul was placed on standby. Helicopters were also prepared for immediate evacuations should the situation deteriorate. (Image Indian Navy)
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MV Infinity I was anchored off Goa coast and provided with additional pumps by INS Trikand and CG Ships. By early morning about (approximately 3:00 AM June 9) MV Infinity I could contain the flooding with the help of pumps provided by the assisting ships. (Image Indian Navy)
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The 83 m long vessel with 14 Indian crew (including Master) was transiting from Kandla port in Gujarat and proceeding to Karwar, Karnataka when it developed the crack in the hull and started taking in water. She was carrying approximately 1750 tonnes of Asphalt. (Image Indian Navy)
