Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus Pandemic: Indian Navy Warship Supports Stranded Fishermen At Sea

The boat with 10 crew, did not have sufficient fuel, water and provision to reach home port Kolachel in Tamil Nadu and was found stranded off kochi. INS Nireekshak,  realising that the boat was in distress provided assistance to the fishing boat by transferring 300 litters of fuel, water and provision to sustain them till they reach their home port. In View of the existing health advisories on COVID-19  it was ensured that all transfer was done without any physical contact with the boat or crew. The fuel water and provisions were transferred using ship's crane.