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Captain medevaced in Porbandar waters
On Nov 9, 2024, the Russian captain of the 'Nakhal Silver', en route from Kandla Port to Fujairah Port, fell seriously ill while the ship was in Porbandar waters. In response to an SOS call received by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) at Porbandar Port, GMB staff launched a swift rescue operation to bring the ailing captain ashore for urgent medical care. Captain Arvind Mishra of GMB promptly granted permission for the ship to divert towards Porbandar Port and directed Port Traffic Inspector Shamla to arrange immediate assistance. The port traffic team dispatched a tug to the ship at midnight, safely bringing the Captain to shore. He was then admitted to Asha Hospital in Porbandar for treatment.
Perpetrator stole bell
The "Nakhal Silver", while anchored at Batangas Anchorage Alpha on March 26, 2019, was boarded by a perpetrator through the anchor chain by breaking the padlock of the anchor chain pipe securing arrangement. The duty able seaman sighted the perpetrator and informed the officer on watch. The general alarm was raised, and crew was mustered. The crew went to the forecastle to investigate and the perpetrator jumped overboard. The crew was not injured. The ship’s bell was stolen.
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