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Fire on merchant navy ship extinguished, says Indian Coast Guard
Updated On: 23 July, 2024 06:23 PM IST | Goa | mid-day online correspondent
A major fire that broke out on July 19 on a merchant navy ship off the Karwar coast in Karnataka has been doused, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said on Tuesday, adding that efforts are underway to ensure that the affected vessel remains in deep sea as it poses a grave threat to the coastline
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ICGS Samudra Prahari – a specialised pollution control vessel – and ICGS Sachet, an advanced offshore patrol vessel, are combating small fires on the ship. Pic/Indian Coast Guard
A major fire that broke out on July 19 on a merchant navy ship off the Karwar coast in Karnataka has been doused, the Indian Coast Guard said on Tuesday, adding that efforts are underway to ensure that the affected vessel remains in deep sea as it poses a grave threat to the coastline.
"The vessel is 13 nautical miles west of New Mangalore and is heading towards the open sea," a press release by Indian Coast Guard stated.
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