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In a distressing maritime incident, the lighter vessel 'Hera Parbat-8', laden with 1,050 tonnes of coal, capsized in the Bay of Bengal, leading to fears for the safety of its crew. The unfortunate event occurred on September 12, 2019, at 9:45 a.m. as the vessel battled rough seas and faced engine failure, compounded by a significant crack in its hull. At the time of the incident, 12 crew members were on board, and the majority are currently unaccounted for following the ship's sinking near the Sangu gas field. The 'Hera Parbat-8' began its coal loading operations from the vessel 'Ionic Spirit' on September 10 but was unable to depart on September 11 due to adverse weather conditions. Early on September 12, the vessel finally set off but soon encountered perilous conditions that led to its capsizing. Other seafarers aboard the nearby 'Mercantile-24' witnessed crew members in distress in the water but were unable to mount a rescue due to turbulent seas. While a handful of crew members have since been rescued, a significant number remain missing. In response, the Coast Guard and the Navy have launched extensive search and rescue operations to locate the missing individuals and provide assistance in the challenging maritime environment.