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Coast Guard evacuates 21 crew after Gujarat ship collision
Hindustan Times··12 Sept
The Indian Coast Guard evacuated 21 of 24 crew from MV KMAX EMPEROR after it collided with MV TRUE MARINER near Kandla's outer anchorage in Gujarat on Friday. Three crew stayed aboard to keep the vessel operating. Pollution response measures are active with the Directorate General of Shipping and Gujarat state officials monitoring the site.
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What It Means For You
- Shipping near Kandla may face temporary traffic controls while the Coast Guard monitors the vessels.
- Coastal communities could see pollution response teams if fuel or cargo leaks.
- Crew families await further updates on the three mariners who remained onboard.
What's Happening
- The collision occurred near OTB Kandla outer anchorage.
- The Coast Guard launched rescue boats to move personnel to safety.
- Central agencies and Gujarat administration joined the pollution prevention effort.
Kandla anchorage collision
- MV KMAX EMPEROR carried 24 crew members at the time of impact.
- The Coast Guard said maritime safety and coastal ecosystem protection are priorities.
- More operational details were awaited in Friday's statement.
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