Chennai: With very extreme cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’ (pronounced Tau’te) predicted to make landfall close to the Gujarat Coast on Tuesday, May 18th morning, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has confirmed that it has ensured that secure return of 5,600 boats, rescued six personnel and rerouted 335 service provider vessels. With the storm having crossed the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Lakshadweep islands on India’s West Coast, the maritime power has stated that there was nil loss of life at sea. The Coast Guard additionally added that their pre-emptive measures are centered on Maharashtra and Gujarat, that are anticipated to bear the brunt of the landfall.
Based on info from the fisheries authorities of the respective states, the Indian Coast Guard has stated that each one boats had been accounted for and are safely tucked in harbour, whereas response operations for Tug Alliance and MV Coromandel, each off the coast of Karnataka are underway.
ICG Remote Operating Stations are continually relaying climate alert messages in Indian languages on MMB radio for the seafarers and fishermen. In addition to this, Navtex warnings are being issued often and the International safety Net (ISN) has been activated to alert the vessels in and transiting by way of the realm. Ships at anchorage have additionally been suggested to take shelter and mandatory safety measures. Port authorities, Oil rig operators, Shipping, fisheries authorities and fishermen associations have been forewarned concerning the cyclone and an in depth liaison and coordination for the safety of these platforms are being maintained.
According to the company, 40 Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) with inflatable boats, Lifebuoys and lifejackets are on standby all alongside the western coast for enterprise Disaster response operations. Medical groups & ambulances have additionally been stored on standby for swift mobilization.
Right from May eleventh, when there have been indications of a storm forming close to the Lakshadweep area, ICG had equipped its preparation in direction of the preventive and response measures on the Western coast together with Lakshadweep islands in addition to the adjoining coastal states. All the ashore, afloat and aviation items had been placed on excessive alert and by the point ‘Tauktae’ (because the storm is thought), ultimately shaped in Lakshadweep seas, ICG Ships and plane had already alerted fishing boats in addition to service provider vessels within the attainable route of the storm. The huge deployment of ICG belongings in direction of preventive measures for cyclone ‘Tauktae’ has translated into 37 ship days and 75 plane hours at sea, stated the Coast guard.
