Navy and Coast Guard rescue 06 fishermen aboard distressed fishing trawler off Beruwala

A dedicated search and rescue operation mounted this morning (14th May 2023) by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the rescue of 06 fishermen aboard a local multiday fishing trawler in distress off Beruwala. Reportedly, the fishing trawler was at the risk of sinking due to seeping of sea water following adverse weather, whilst it was at sea about 08 nautical miles (about 15km) off the Beruwala Lighthouse. The rescue was made by Sri Lanka Coast Guard Craft CG 208.

Upon receipt of information to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo located in the Navy Headquarters, through the owner of the multiday fishing trawler (IMUL-A-438-CHW), the Navy rushed CG 208 to the scene for the rescue of the fishermen. Having retrieved those desperate fishers from the sinking traveler, they are being brought ashore as of now by the Coast Guard craft.

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard are on constant alert to provide relief to the maritime and fishing community in distress within the Search and Rescue Region of Sri Lanka, coordinated by MRCC Colombo.