Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Desh-Shakti

In a significant development, the owners of the vessel 'Desh Shakti' have successfully obtained clearance from the High Court of Kerala for the release of their ship. Following this legal approval, the vessel departed for Fujairah on September 20 and has since anchored at the port on September 25. This pivotal moment marks a new chapter for the 'Desh Shakti' as it resumes its maritime journey.

As of September 9, the supertanker 'Desh Shakti' remains anchored at Mangalore Port, positioned at coordinates 12° 57.67' N 074° 40.68' E, as it awaits clearance from the Kerala High Court. The court is currently reviewing the details surrounding the recent collision involving the fishing vessel 'Oceana'. In the aftermath of the incident, fishermen filed a lawsuit prompting the court to direct the Fort Kochi Coastal Police to conduct a thorough investigation. The collected evidence from this inquiry has been submitted to the court for further examination.

An investigation has confirmed that the tanker 'Desh Shakti' was involved in the collision with the fishing vessel 'Oceanic.' The Coastal police have apprehended three individuals connected to the incident, including Captain B.S. Ahluwalia from New Delhi, Second Officer Nandakishore Gaaru from Rajasthan, and Seaman Rajkumar from Bihar. These crew members were in charge during the accident that occurred on August 7. Detailed analysis of navigational records and a review of the location map pinpointed the tanker’s presence at the collision site on that fateful day. They are set to be transported to Kochi on the night of August 14 for further questioning. An underwater inspection revealed scratches on the hull of the 'Desh Shakti' and paint remnants matching that of the lost fishing boat. These findings strongly suggest the tanker's involvement in the incident. Additionally, officials from the Marine Enforcement Wing are currently assessing reports of a body discovered by a fishing boat near the Alappuzha coast on August 14.