M.v.-Swaraj-Dweep Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a dramatic operation on August 2, 2018, the Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 250 passengers from the MV Swaraj Dweep, which encountered severe water ingress while navigating off the coast of Car Nicobar. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. when the vessel's captain urgently sought assistance to control flooding in cargo hold 2, which posed a significant threat to the safety of all on board. At the time, the ship was approximately 40 nautical miles away from the Keating Point Lighthouse, en route to Nancowry and subsequently to Campbell Bay before its final destination of Chennai. Among the passengers were 102 individuals heading to Chennai and 148 local residents. In response to the emergency, the Coast Guard deployed the vessel 'Aruna Asaf Ali,' which swiftly began the dewatering process utilizing powerful submersible pumps. The flooding was initially recorded at five meters but was effectively contained, reducing to just one foot. To ensure the safety of the passengers, another vessel, the 'Ocean Marvel,' was dispatched to facilitate their transfer. For more on this compelling rescue story, including photographs, visit the full report at: http://zeenews.india.com/india/indian-coast-guard-ship-aruna-asaf-ali-saves-passenger-vessel-mv-sawaraj-rescues-343-persons-on-board-2129688.html.

The 'Swaraj Dweep', a passenger vessel, finally departed from Visakhapatnam at 11:10 a.m. on May 21, 2016, heading towards the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This voyage was notably delayed by three days due to the impacts of Cyclone Roanu, which forced the cancellation of its original sailing planned for May 18. In light of the adverse weather conditions, the ship's operators arranged for meals for the stranded passengers during the unexpected wait.