Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Nakhal-Silver

On November 9, 2024, the crew of the 'Nakhal Silver', a vessel traveling from Kandla Port to Fujairah Port, faced a critical situation when their Russian captain suddenly fell gravely ill while navigating through the waters of Porbandar. In response to a distress call, the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) promptly acted to initiate a rescue operation to ensure the captain received the urgent medical attention he required. Captain Arvind Mishra from the GMB quickly authorized the ship's diversion towards Porbandar Port and coordinated with Port Traffic Inspector Shamla to arrange for immediate support. A tugboat was dispatched at the stroke of midnight to reach the 'Nakhal Silver', successfully transporting the ailing captain to shore. He was subsequently rushed to Asha Hospital in Porbandar for necessary medical care.

On March 26, 2019, the 'Nakhal Silver', an anchored vessel at Batangas Anchorage Alpha, experienced a security breach when an intruder boarded the ship by manipulating the padlock on the anchor chain pipe. The alert duty able seaman quickly spotted the trespasser and promptly alerted the officer on watch. In response to the situation, the general alarm was sounded, and the crew was mustered for a thorough investigation. Unfortunately, as the crew approached the forecastle, the perpetrator made a hasty escape by jumping overboard. Fortunately, the crew members were unharmed during the incident; however, the ship's bell was reported stolen. The case highlights the ongoing challenges related to maritime security in today's shipping industry.