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Sri Lanka rescues Indian, Turkish and Azerbaijan crew from ship

26 Oct, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 14 Indian, Turkish and Azerbaijan crew members from a ship that was in distress due to engine failure.

Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Navy said that in a swift response to a distress call, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued the crew of the Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR, that was in distress due to failure in main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka and the crew was in a desperate situation.

Meanwhile the rescued crew of the vessel was brought to the Port of Hambantota on Sunday.

Upon receiving the distress alert, the Navy, under the directives of the Ministry of Defence, swiftly deployed the SLNS Samudura for a search and rescue mission, through mediation of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo.

The search and rescue operation by the Navy resulted in the safe recovery of all crew members (14), who are nationals of India, Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Meanwhile, MV MORNING GLORY, another Merchant Vessel in the vicinity, was also prepared to assist the distressed vessel, demonstrating effective international cooperation in maritime emergency response.

The Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Colombo, operating from Navy Headquarters, leads Sri Lanka's efforts to safeguard life at sea. Upholding the nation's commitment to international maritime conventions, the Centre coordinates rescue missions not only within Sri Lanka's search and rescue region, but also in neighboring international waters, offering vital aid to the maritime and fishing communities in distress.

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