Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Sri Lanka Navy Rescues Crew from Disabled Merchant Vessel
The Sri Lankan Navy saved 14 people from a cargo ship called Integrity Star after its engine stopped working.
The ship was about 100 miles away from the coast of Sri Lanka, and the crew was in trouble.
The Navy sent a ship to help them, and they were assisted by another ship called Morning Glory.
Nine of the rescued crew members were from India.
The rescued vessel was brought to Hambantota port.
The Sri Lankan Navy rescued 14 crew members from the merchant vessel Integrity Star.
The vessel experienced engine failure, causing distress.
The distress call prompted a search and rescue operation.
The rescue occurred 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka.
Nine of the rescued crew members were Indian nationals.
- Who
- Sri Lankan Navy and crew of Integrity Star
- What
- The Sri Lankan Navy rescued 14 crew members from the merchant vessel Integrity Star.
- When
- October 27
- Where
- 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka
- Why
- The merchant vessel experienced engine failure.
- Event
- Rescue of merchant vessel crew
- Number Rescued
- 14
- Vessel Name
- Integrity Star
- Nationality of Crew
- Indian and others
- Cause of Distress
- Engine failure
- Rescue Location
- 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka
- Rescue Lead
- Sri Lankan Navy
- Assisted By
- Merchant vessel Morning Glory
