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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 31 fishermen from a distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB), the Sant Anton-I, in the Arabian Sea on October 25, 2025. The boat had been adrift for 11 days due to steering gear failure, approximately 100 nautical miles off New Mangaluru. The ICG launched a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation after receiving information about the missing vessel. ICGS Kasturba Gandhi and a Dornier aircraft were deployed, locating the boat and providing assistance. The boat was eventually stabilized and towed to Honnavar fishing harbor.

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Indian Coast Guard Rescues 31 Fishermen Stranded at Sea

MANGALURU, October 26, 2025 – In a remarkable display of maritime rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully saved 31 fishermen from a disabled Indian Fishing Boat (IFB), the Sant Anton-I, after it had been adrift in the Arabian Sea for nearly two weeks.

The vessel, which experienced a steering gear malfunction, was located approximately 100 nautical miles off New Mangaluru. The ICG initiated a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation on October 24th after receiving reports that the boat was missing.

“Leveraging integrated operations centre and real time weather data, the Coast Guard plotted the probable drift and directed the ship to the updated location. The Dornier aircraft successfully sighted the fishing boat on October 25, enabling ICGS Kasturba Gandhi to reach the spot and provide critical assistance,” stated a Coast Guard release.

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Kasturba Gandhi, along with a Coast Guard Dornier aircraft dispatched from Kochi, played a crucial role in locating and stabilizing the vessel. The crew provided vital logistics support and assessed the damage, ensuring the boat’s watertight integrity.

After stabilization, the Sant Anton-I was handed over to another IFB to be towed to Honnavar fishing harbor in Uttara Kannada district. All 31 crew members were reported to be safe and unharmed.

“This swift and coordinated sea-air rescue operation, executed under challenging weather conditions, underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding lives and ensuring safety at sea,” the release added. This successful rescue highlights the ICG’s commitment to maritime safety and its capabilities in responding to emergencies in the region.

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