Overview

• At 01:10 hrs on May 30, ICGS430 departed under the coordination of Coast Guard Station Kakinada for the rescue mission.
• The crew reached MV SWBLY, a Bahamas-flagged vessel, and embarked a heart attack-stricken captain during a midnight operation.
• After stabilizing the patient on board, the team brought him ashore for urgent medical attention.
• The captain was transferred to Apollo Hospitals in Kakinada for further treatment and monitoring.
• The operation underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s rapid response capability in maritime medical emergencies.