PMF Rangat’s MV Suntook Rescues Drifting Fishing Dinghy Off Long Island

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 15 February 2025

Demonstrating an unwavering dedication to maritime security, PMF Rangat’s MV Suntook executed a swift and efficient response to a misery scenario involving a fishing dinghy off the coast of Long Island throughout a routine sea patrol.

On 15.02.2025, throughout patrolling operations roughly 2 nautical miles off Long Island and North Passage Island, the crew members, consisting of SI (Master) Abdul Lathief, SI (ED) Sandeep Shann, HC (Seacunny) Samson, and PC (Greaser) N. Zainudeen of the Police Marine Force vessel MV Suntook, recognized a fishing dinghy adrift because of a reported engine failure. The 10 fishermen onboard, all residents of Junglighat, signaled for help. Promptly responding to the emergency, the vessel’s crew maneuvered in direction of the dinghy and prolonged crucial technical help.

To guarantee the protection and well-being of the distressed fishermen, MV Suntook towed the vessel to Rangat Bay Jetty, the place a complete technical evaluation was performed by the PMF staff. The investigation revealed that the dinghy, fitted with a Mahindra pickup engine, had encountered {an electrical} beginning malfunction. The recognized technical anomaly was promptly rectified on-site, restoring the vessel’s operational functionality.

Following the profitable restore, the fishing dinghy was cleared to renew its journey in direction of Junglighat, Sri Vijaya Puram. This well timed intervention by the PMF personnel aboard MV Suntook underscores their unwavering dedication to making sure the protection and safety of the native fishing group and reinforcing maritime vigilance.

The normal public has been requested by the police to move and share any credible info pertaining to any crime or unlawful actions with their nearest police station or through cellphone numbers 100, 112, and 03192-273344. Police assured that the identification of informers can be stored confidential, and they’ll even be suitably rewarded. (Story Based on a PR)