Two merchant ships collided near the OTB anchorage at Kandla off the Gujarat coast. Following the collision, the Coast Guard safely rescued 21 people. According to the Coast Guard, the ships are MV KMAX EMPEROR and MV TRUE MARINER. A total of 24 people were on board the two ships, of whom three have been left aboard MV KMAX EMPEROR to handle operations. The Coast Guard has launched a relief and rescue operation, and further rescue efforts are underway. Coast Guard releases photos of the operation… What the crew does during a maritime accident Life jacket: It must be worn over the head and the straps tightened. The whistle or light attached to it can be used to call for help. Emergency kit: A thermal blanket is used to retain body heat in cold water, while only essential medicines are kept. Crew duties: The alarm is raised immediately when danger is detected. Crew members must take up their assigned duties and abandon the ship only on the captain’s final order. Post navigation PM Modi to host dinner for world leaders tomorrow:Menu to feature UP’s galouti kebabs, Maharashtra’s bhakarwadi and Rajasthan’s kachori Second non-bailable warrant issued against Hafiz Saeed in two months:NIA court also issued a warrant over the Pahalgam attack in July
