Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Indian Coast Guard Medevacs Injured Fisherman Off Gujarat Coast
The Indian Coast Guard, which is like the police for the sea, heard that a fisherman on a boat got hurt really badly.
The boat was far from land.
The Coast Guard quickly sent help to bring the fisherman safely to shore so he could get medical care.
They were able to do this fast because they got a message asking for help.
This is an example of how they rescue people in trouble at sea.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) performed a medical evacuation of an injured fisherman.
The fisherman was on the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Ambaji, located 38 nautical miles off Pipavav, Gujarat.
The evacuation was coordinated by the ICG's Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Pipavav.
A distress message was received through the Additional Director of Fisheries in Jafrabad.
The fisherman sustained serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- What
- Conducted a medical evacuation (MedEvac) of a fisherman with serious injuries from a boat.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Approximately 38 nautical miles off Pipavav, on the Gujarat coast.
- Why
- To provide medical assistance to a fisherman who sustained serious injuries.
- Event
- Medical Evacuation (MedEvac)
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- 38 nautical miles off Pipavav, Gujarat coast
- Boat Evacuated From
- Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Ambaji
- Reason for Evacuation
- Serious injuries to a fisherman
