In a daring rescue operation in adverse weather conditions, India Navy on Monday rescued 20 crew members of a vessel in distress, Jindal Kamakshi, 40 nautical miles northwest of Mumbai harbour, a Navy official said.
All rescued crew members are undergoing medical check-up.
"While 19 were airlifted and brought to INS Shikra in Mumbai, one more on board the vessel was airlifted by a second Navy chopper," a defence spokesperson said.
The Navy got a request at 7am for immediate evacuation of those on board the ship which was listing precariously, he said.
Indian Navy rescues 20 crew members of a merchant vessel after distress signals - The Times of India
All rescued crew members are undergoing medical check-up.
"While 19 were airlifted and brought to INS Shikra in Mumbai, one more on board the vessel was airlifted by a second Navy chopper," a defence spokesperson said.
The Navy got a request at 7am for immediate evacuation of those on board the ship which was listing precariously, he said.
Indian Navy rescues 20 crew members of a merchant vessel after distress signals - The Times of India
