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KSL Ayang to be investigated in Port Blair

The "KSL Anyang" which sailed away after allegedly hitting the fishing boat "Arogya Annai" that operates from Neendakara Port in Kollamon Aug 26 off the Kollam coast, has conveyed its willingness to cooperate in the probe by Indian authorities. The vessel has been asked to berth at a nearby Indian port for further investigation. It would be reaching Port Blair in about two days to cooperate in the probe. Since the issue involved the directorate general of shipping, the probe would be carried out by a team from the DG Shipping at Port-Blair. The boat was partially damaged and the sixfishermen, all hailing from Tamil Nadu, were rescued by workers of another fishing boat, the "Love Maria", which was in the vicinity, 40 miles off Kollam coast. The fishermen and the boat were brought to the Neendakara Port in the night with the joint effort of the Coast Guard and coastal police. Fort Kochi coastal police has registered a case against the cargo vessel after taking the statement of the fishermen. The crew of the ship were booked under IPC sections relating to 'rash navigation of vessel causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others’.

Bulkcarrier involved in hit and run accident

The KSL Anyang" was found guilty in a hit and run accident, which took place on Aug 26, 2017, at 7 a.m., around 38 miles off Neendakara, Keralda in the Laccadive sea. Thre bulk carrier allegedly struck the local fishing boat “Arogaya Annai”, didn’t stop and continued its way. Six fishermen were rescued by nearby fishing boats, the "Arogaya Annai" was destroyed. The Indian Fisheries Ministry ordered Coast Guard to intercept and arrest the "KSL "Anyang" which was transiting along the Indian coast en route from Bandar Abbas Iran to Singapore. On Aug 27 at 5 a.m. the bulk carrier was off Galle, Sri Lanka.