Fishing trawler rescued

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

Sri Lanka Navy had rendered assistance to rescue a multi-day fishing trawler which had been grounded close to a rocky point off Trincomalee Harbour, on April 19. The trawler Senaka - 7 from Dewundara with four crew members on board, had met with the mishap around 7.00 pm whilst attempting to enter the harbour to unload 3,000 kilograms of fish.

The owner of the fishing trawler Senaka -7 had alerted the Eastern Naval Command of the incident requesting assistance.

A naval rescue team comprising of damage control personnel and divers was sent to the location accordingly and the trawler was retrieved and towed to the Cold Bay.