Indian navy's anti-piracy frigate rescues Chinese vessel

By PTIFirst Published Jan 29, 2017, 8:46 AM IST
Highlights
  • INS Teg, on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden rescued the Chinese vessel.
  • The yacht was on its way from Colombo to Djibouti.

 

The Chinese vessel had run out of power and essential supplies mid-sea. 

 

INS Teg, on anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden, responded to visual distress alert raised by sailing yacht, approximately 400 km South West of Salalah at 0910 hours on Saturday, Navy officials said.

Stealthfrigate INSTeg responds2 distress alert fm sail yacht with 2male Chinese crew. Renders help&replenishes food+water @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/1uEDTxxKPh

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) January 28, 2017

The yacht on passage from Colombo to Djibouti had two male Chinese crew. 


The yacht suffered total power failure and had no backup, the officials said, adding INS Teg provided assistance by restoring power suppy and provided 10 days supply (ration and water) to them.

 

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