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21 Rescued After Two Merchant Ships Collide Off Gujarat Coast, Pollution Measures Activated
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 12:49 PM
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Two merchant vessels collided off the Gujarat coast, prompting the Coast Guard to rescue 21 crew members and deploy pollution response measures.
Two merchant ships collided off the coast of Gujarat early this week, causing a significant maritime incident. The collision resulted in the loss of control for both vessels, leading to a rapid response by the Indian Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard rescued 21 crew members from the wreckage and transported them to safety. In addition to the rescue operations, authorities activated pollution response measures to mitigate any potential environmental damage from the incident.
The incident highlights the importance of maritime safety protocols and the readiness of coast guard teams to handle emergencies along India's busy shipping lanes.
The Coast Guard rescued 21 crew members from the wreckage and transported them to safety. In addition to the rescue operations, authorities activated pollution response measures to mitigate any potential environmental damage from the incident.
The incident highlights the importance of maritime safety protocols and the readiness of coast guard teams to handle emergencies along India's busy shipping lanes.