Offshore vessel Coastal Jaguar catches fire off Vizag, 28 saved

An Offshore Support Vessel Coastal Jaguar caught fire ar around 11.30 am on Monday, forcing all 29 crew members to jump into the sea off Vishakapatnam.

The Indian Coast Guard swung into action after a massive blaze engulfed the vessel. It is reported that a loud explosion occurred on the vessel followed by a cloud of thick smoke from a massive fire on board.

All 29 crew members jumped into the sea and while 28 of them were rescued immediately by the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ISCGS) Rani Rashmoni - in close vicinity of where the incident took place, search is currently underway for the one missing crew member. ICGS Samudra Paheredar, an ICG helicopter and ICGS C-432 have also been pressed into action. The cause of the fire is not yet known and a complete probe is likely once the blaze is put out.