Navy Rescues Four Indian Fishermen in Coordinated Maritime Operation
Monday, 07 July 2025 - 7:37 pm
A coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation led by the Sri Lanka Navy, following information received from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, resulted in the successful rescue of four Indian fishermen stranded off the weste coast of Sri Lanka on July 6.
The operation was launched after MRCC Mumbai alerted its Colombo counterpart regarding an Indian fishing vessel that had gone missing on June 29, following severe weather and loss of communication. Responding promptly, the Navy deployed Fast Attack Craft from the Weste Naval Command to search the area off Chilaw, where the distressed boat was located.
The rescued fishermen, all residents of Minicoy Island, India, were safely brought ashore at Dikovita Harbour, where they received immediate support from the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard. Following preliminary medical assessments, the individuals were handed over to the Wattala Police for further procedures.
This is the second successful rescue of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with MRCC Colombo within two weeks, underscoring the Navy’s swift response capabilities and its ongoing commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian efforts.
