INS Shardul Kochi: INS Shardul, a warship based at the Southern Naval Command, escorted MV Kavaratti, a Lakshadweep Development Corporation Limited run ship, safely to Kochi.
A fire had broken onboard MV Kavaratti in the starboard engine room on 30 Nov 21, which was subsequently extinguished by the crew.
However, the ship could not start her engines because of the damage caused by the fire and had anchored off Androth island on 30 November, awaiting towing assistance for repairs.
On receiving the Lakshadweep administration's request for towing the ship from Androth to Kochi for repairs, the Indian Navy in a quick move dispatched INS Shardul to Androth for rendering assistance to the disabled ship on 16 Dec 21. INS Shardul reached the area AM 17 Dec 21.
After rehearsing various emergencies, Shardul escorted Kavaratti safely to Kochi on Saturday.
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