Fire, explosion aboard Coastal Jaguar near Visakhapatnam; 28 crew members rescued
Fire, explosion on Coastal Jaguar near Visakhapatnam: A total of 28 out of the 29 crew onboard have been rescued and search is on for one missing crew.
- Aug 12, 2019,
- Updated Aug 12, 2019, 09:52 PM IST
Fire engulfed an offshore support vessel 'Coastal Jaguar' off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Monday, forcing the crew to abandon it and jump into the sea to save themselves.
A total of 28 out of the 29 crew onboard have been rescued and search is on for one missing crew.
According to a defence release, there was reportedly a loud explosion onboard the vessel at 11.30 am and thick smoke emanated from it.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A Coast Guard ship 'Rani Rashmoni, which was in the area, was diverted to coordinate the rescue operations and it rescued the distressed crew.
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Fire engulfed an offshore support vessel 'Coastal Jaguar' off the coast of Visakhapatnam on Monday, forcing the crew to abandon it and jump into the sea to save themselves.
A total of 28 out of the 29 crew onboard have been rescued and search is on for one missing crew.
According to a defence release, there was reportedly a loud explosion onboard the vessel at 11.30 am and thick smoke emanated from it.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A Coast Guard ship 'Rani Rashmoni, which was in the area, was diverted to coordinate the rescue operations and it rescued the distressed crew.
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