Indian Coast Guard Rescues 6 Fishermen From Sinking Boat Off Mangaluru Coast

Published 30 June 2026 · india

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 6 Fishermen From Sinking Boat Off Mangaluru Coast Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 15:44 IST Indian Coast Guard ship

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 6 Fishermen From Sinking Boat Off Mangaluru Coast Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 15:44 IST Indian Coast Guard ship ICGS Sachet rescues six crew from sinking fishing boat Manju Matha off Suratkal near Mangaluru in rough seas, all brought safely to New Mangalore. Coast Guard conducting rescue operations off the coast of Karnataka. (Image: X) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued all six crew members of a distressed fishing boat that began taking on water due to hull damage in rough seas off the Suratkal coast near Mangaluru, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Coast Guard, ICGS Sachet intercepted a VHF radio distress call from the fishing vessel Manju Matha at around 4 pm on June 29.

The boat, located about 33 nautical miles off the coast, reported severe flooding after sustaining damage to its hull. Indian Coast Guard rescues six persons after fishing boat sinks off Mangaluru.@IndiaCoastGuard Rescue Completed In Challenging Conditions On receiving the distress call, ICGS Sachet immediately diverted towards the vessel and reached the location within 90 minutes. The rescue operation was carried out amid rough seas, strong winds, poor visibility and approaching darkness, making conditions particularly challenging. Despite the adverse weather, the Coast Guard deployed remote-operated lifebuoys and safely rescued all six fishermen without any injuries by around 6 pm. Fishermen Brought Ashore Safely The rescued crew members were brought to New Mangalore, where they are being provided temporary shelter while the required formalities are completed.

The fishing boat Manju Matha, registered in Udupi, is a 10.97-metre-long fibreglass vessel built in 2019. Coast Guard Highlights Operational Readiness The Indian Coast Guard said the successful operation showcased its operational preparedness and the effective use of modern rescue equipment in safeguarding lives at sea. The force reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of fishermen and mariners operating along India’s coastline, particularly during adverse weather conditions. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Mangalore, India, India First Published: June 30, 2026, 15:44 IST News india Indian Coast Guard Rescues 6 Fishermen From Sinking Boat Off Mangaluru Coast Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.