All 14 crew members of a tugboat were successfully rescued after it drifted in the Arabian Sea off the Alibaug coast near Mumbai, an official confirmed on Friday. The rescue operation involving the Indian Coast Guard and Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre began around 9 am today. 

"All 14 crew were successfully evacuated from the vessel by CG Helicopter and safely disembarked at Alibag beach. ICG station Murud Janjira is coordinating with local authorities for further aid to the mariners," said officials.