Indian Coast Guard rescues all crew members of Philippine cargo vessel stranded in Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab The vessel, which was carrying sulphur, reportedly suffered an engine failure while sailing from Visakhapatnam to Singapore after unloading cargo at the port. Published on: Oct 30, 2026, 08:41:00 IST By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Indian Coast Guard rescues all crew members of Philippine cargo vessel stranded in Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab
The Indian Coast Guard rescued all crew members of a Philippine cargo vessel stranded in the Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab. The ship was carrying sulphur and suffered an engine failure while sailing from Visakhapatnam to Singapore. Quick action by rescue teams ensured the safety of everyone on board.
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What happened
The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued all crew members from a Philippine cargo vessel stranded in the Bay of Bengal during Cyclone Arnab.
Why it matters
This highlights the crucial role and prompt response of our maritime security forces during natural disasters in the Bay of Bengal, ensuring the safety of international crews near Indian waters.
Impact
Authorities will likely coordinate the towing or salvage of the stranded vessel carrying sulphur once weather conditions improve.
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