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Indian Coast Guard Prevents Major Maritime Disaster as Flooding on Chemical Tanker MT Seagull 9 Is Stabilised

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Indian Coast Guard Prevents Major Maritime Disaster as Flooding on Chemical Tanker MT Seagull 9 Is Stabilised

The Belize-flagged vessel, carrying 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil and 23 crew members, developed engine failure and flooding off Paradip, Odisha. A specialised Coast Guard team stabilised the tanker and prevented it from capsizing. New Delhi, September 28, 2026: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has averted a potential maritime disaster after responding to a distressed foreign tanker that suffered engine failure and severe flooding off the Odisha coast. The Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, carrying 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil with 23 crew members onboard, issued a distress call at around 7:30 am on September 27 after…

Coast Guard, Gujarat ATS Seize ₹1,800-Crore Drug Haul in High-Stakes Sea Chase

The Indian Coast Guard collaborated with Gujarat ATS. They conducted a dramatic midnight operation in the Arabian Sea. They intercepted a major narcotics consignment. Over 300 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine were seized. It is valued at nearly ₹1,800 crore. The bust took place between April 12 and 13, following a specific intelligence tip-off from the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad. A Coast Guard vessel was on multi-mission duty in the North Maharashtra–South Gujarat maritime zone. It was quickly diverted to act on the input. This led to the interception near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Officials said the suspect boat was…

Indian Navy and Coast Guard Undertake Courageous MEDEVAC Operation

The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard performed a notable act of maritime cooperation and valor. They successfully conducted a challenging medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) in the early hours of March 21, 2025. The operation began to rescue injured crew members aboard the MV Heilan Star. This is a Panama-flagged cargo vessel. It was positioned roughly 230 nautical miles west of Goa. Emergency Alert and Swift Response The issue emerged late on March 20. The Coast Guard’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Mumbai informed naval authorities about four crew members. These crew members had sustained severe burn injuries. These crew…