Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships and Advanced Light Helicopter successfully intercepted and detained a foreign fishing vessel of Iranian nationality off Kerala coast
he boarding operation uncovered that the fishing boat was of Iranian nationality and had six crew members, all of whom were Indian nationals. The ICG team thoroughly inspected the boat to determine if it was involved in any anti-national activities, added the report. Initial investigations revealed that the boat was owned by an Iranian sponsor named Syed Saud Ansari. Ansari had hired six Indian fishermen from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, issuing them Iranian visas to fish off the coast of Iran aboard his boat since March 26.
National - In a swift sea-air coordinated operation, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships and Advanced Light Helicopter successfully intercepted and detained a foreign fishing vessel of Iranian nationality off Kerala coast, west of Beypore, with six Indian crew employed on contractual basis at Iran, said Indian Coast Guard on Monday.“The boat has been brought to Kochi in Kerala for further investigations,” they added
"@IndiaCoastGuard in a swift sea-air coordinated operation intercepts & detains #Iranian fishing vessel in #Arabian sea west off #Kerala coast with 06 #Indian crew employed on contractual basis at Iran. Crew alleges exploitation & mistreatment by the boat owner. The boat has been brought to #Kochi for further investigation. Upholding maritime security & welfare #ICG demonstrates unwavering commitment. #MaritimeSecurity #WeProtect," Indian Coast Guard wrote on X.
According to the Free Press Journal report, during the operation, the ICG units coordinated by ICGS Abhinav maintained a heightened security level. The boarding party launched by ICGS Abhinav investigated the boat.
The boarding operation uncovered that the fishing boat was of Iranian nationality and had six crew members, all of whom were Indian nationals. The ICG team thoroughly inspected the boat to determine if it was involved in any anti-national activities, added the report.
Initial investigations revealed that the boat was owned by an Iranian sponsor named Syed Saud Ansari. Ansari had hired six Indian fishermen from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, issuing them Iranian visas to fish off the coast of Iran aboard his boat since March 26.
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