India Coast Guard rescues 50 people from oil rig off Dwarka coast
June 13, 2023
Dwarka: The India Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 50 personnel from the oil rig ‘Key Singapore’ situated 40 kilometres seaward from Dwarka in Gujarat.
The operation, conducted overnight, involved the ICG’s Advanced Light Helicopter, ALH Mk-III (CG 858), and the ship Shoor. Led by the North West region of the India Coast Guard, the rescue operation airlifted a group of 26 crew members on June 12, while the remaining 24 crew members were rescued in subsequent sorties throughout the night.
“In a nerve-racking mission, India Coast Guard Ship Shoor & ALH Mk-III (CG 858) augmented for evacuation of 50 personnel from Jack up rig “Key Singapore” off Okha, Gujarat. All 50 crew (26 crew on 12th Jun and 24 crew today) evacuated safely,” said the ICG on its official Twitter handle. DeshGujarat
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In a nerve-racking mission, @IndiaCoastGuard Ship Shoor & ALH Mk-III (CG 858) augmented for evacuation of 50 personnel from Jack up rig “Key Singapore” off #Okha, #Gujarat. All 50 crew (26 crew on 12th Jun and 24 crew today) evacuated safely. pic.twitter.com/JYbTsn8GbJ
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) June 13, 2023
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