Navy rescues 2 Chinese from fire-hit vessel

The Navy and the Coast Guard on Friday rescued three sailors from on board a merchant vessel, MV Heilan Star, in the Arabian Sea. Among those rescued were an Indonesian and two Chinese nationals, said officials. The fourth crew member...

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New Delhi, Updated At : 03:30 AM Mar 22, 2025 IST

Navy personnel during a medical evacuation operation from MV Heilan Star, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, located about 230 nautical miles west of Goa. PTI

The Navy and the Coast Guard on Friday rescued three sailors from on board a merchant vessel, MV Heilan Star, in the Arabian Sea.

Among those rescued were an Indonesian and two Chinese nationals, said officials. The fourth crew member had already succumbed to injuries by the time a Navy helicopter reached the fire-hit vessel, which was stuck some 425 km west of Goa.

The Coast Guard's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre at Mumbai alerted the Navy about the four sailors having sustained severe burn injuries and requiring immediate advanced medical care. The Navy deputed a Sea King helicopter for the rescue, which winched up the injured seafarers.

Navy rescues 2 Chinese from fire-hit vessel

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