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Turkmen Coast Guard Rescues 14 From Iranian Cargo Ship After Caspian Sea SOS

Authorities report the crew includes Indian and Iranian nationals, with post‑rescue procedures now underway under international rules.

Overview

  • Turkmenistan's coast guard received an SOS from the Iranian dry cargo ship Rona in the Caspian Sea on January 14 and recovered all 14 people aboard.
  • The Turkmenistan Foreign Ministry said emergency services acted in accordance with international navigation and search-and-rescue standards.
  • Preliminary information identifies the rescued individuals as citizens of Iran and India.
  • Officials said required post-rescue procedures are in progress, and they have not released details on the incident's cause or the vessel's condition.
  • The rescue took place off Turkmenistan's coast in the Caspian Sea, with further updates expected once formal processes conclude.