Sri Lanka Navy assisted an Indian salvage team for the salvage of Indian fishing trawler bearing the Registration Number TN/06/MFB/714 in the seas off Delft in Northern Sri Lanka. The assistance was rendered on humanitarian grounds in response to a request made by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.
The Indian salvage team consisting of 04 boats and 10 crew members escorted by Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajshree was received by Sri Lanka Naval Vessel Ranawickrama on 28thApril 2012. Thereafter, the Indian salvage team was guided to the salvage location for the commencement of the salvage operation under SLN supervision. Facilitation was also provided for their return journey along with the salvaged trawler upon completion of the task on 02nd May 2012.
The prompt assistance rendered by SLN for the Indian Salvage Operation reflects the cordial relations that exist between the two countries. Sri Lanka Navy conducts Search and Rescue Operations (SARs) on humanitarian grounds for the rescue of fishermen whenever they are in distress.
[mappress] Naval Today Staff, May 03, 2012; Image: navy