Navy assists trawler in distress
Sri Lanka Navy assisted a multi-day fishing trawler - Aradana, which
had been stranded in the Northern seas due to engine failure.
It was safely brought ashore into the Kankesanthurai harbour on
December 1, along with its crew. Arrangements were made for the trawler
to head home on completion of its repairs. The trawler had left for
fishing from Ambalangoda and found itself stranded at sea for 72 days
due to an engine failure.
The vessel had been drifting towards land by the time it was detected
by another Sri Lankan trawler, ‘Yasa Isuru 10’, approximately 47
nautical miles from Kankesanthurai.
The five-member crew was found to be in healthy condition and they
extended their gratitude to the Sri Lankan Navy for the timely
assistance rendered. |