Biporjoy cyclone: ICG rescues 11 persons from a rig off Dwarka coast in Gujarat
June 12, 2023
Okha: The Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters North West is undertaking an operation to evacuate 50 personnel from the Oil Drilling Ship ‘Key Singapore’. During an operation, today ICG successfully rescued 11 personnel from the Arabian Sea today, amid severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Biparjoy.
Indian Coast Guard, in a swift operation, has successfully airlifted a total of 11 personnel from the jack-up rig ‘Key Singapore’ operating off Dwarka to Okha, Gujarat, said the official statement.
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III (CG 858) helicopter has been conducting sorties to evacuate all individuals from the rig. Meanwhile, all units of the Indian Coast Guard continue to remain on high alert to provide assistance as required.
The rig is located 25 miles off Devbhumi Dwaraka in the open sea amidst very rough sea conditions and inclement weather due to the approaching Extremely Severe Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’. DeshGujarat
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) June 12, 2023
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