ICG rescues 20 crew members of the stranded Sigma Pearl

The Indian Coast Guard in Chennai on Thursday rescued all 20 crew members from the stranded bulk carrier Sigma Pearl near Antarvedi in Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema. Authorities have deployed ICGS Sujay, a Samarth-class coastal patrol vessel, for the rescue operation.

On the night of October 27, a bulk carrier bound for Singapore, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, ran aground near the Ravva oil field off the coast of Kakinada. It moved towards Antarvedi on Thursday. Departed Visakhapatnam port on 27 October at 12:17 PM.

Engine failure is believed to be the cause of the ship’s stranding.

“All 20 crew members on board Sigma Pearl were airlifted to ICGS-Sujay deployed by ICG, Chennai. The rescue operation continued till 6 pm,” an ICG official told The Hindu. The Andhra Pradesh government also confirmed the rescue operation.

Published – 29 Oct 2026 23:27 IST