Seychelles rescues 17 stranded Indian fishermen |02 October 2026
Seychelles rescues 17 stranded Indian fishermen
India has thanked Seychelles for its swift response after 17 Indian fishermen were rescued when their fishing vessel lost engine power and drifted near Seychelles waters.
The Indian High Commission in Victoria received information on the night of September 12 that the fishing vessel IFB Sajira, with 17 Indian nationals on board, had suffered engine failure and required assistance. The information was immediately relayed to the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) and the Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC).
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