On Sunday, spare parts are transferred to the MV Sirrah. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The spare parts were eventually converted to a mass carrier on Sunday morning, which was stuck from Vishinjam since May 7 because of engine problems.
The Naval Council of Keral has successfully transferred spare parts to the MV Sirrah, which awaited them in the external anchoring in Vishinjam.
The entire operation was coordinated by a transport agency based on Thiruvananthapuram, transporting Waterline and PVT logistics. Ltd., appointed to the owner of the vessel.
Captain Anwar Gammal, master of the MV Sirrah, said the vessel would leave anchoring within four to six hours of the axle of the defect, Manoj Nair, CEO, transport of Waterline and PVT logistics. Ltd., he said in his statement.
The MV Sirrah, who has several Indian crews on board, encountered problems with the engine on the way from Chennai to the United Arab Emirates. On May 7, on this matter, the authorities contacted the port of Vishinjam in this matter. In order to restore operating skills, the necessary spare parts of the engine were urgently necessary.
The vessel owners arranged for spare parts to be transported to Vishinjam, but the vehicle was delayed at checkpoints.
Meanwhile, the coast patrol boarded the ship and carried out the inspection because the tension prevailed along the Indo-Pak boundary. It was confirmed that there were no suspicious elements or cargo on board.
Spares finally reached Vishinjam around midnight on Saturday.
Captain Gammal expanded his recognition to the port authorities, the customs department, the immigration department and the Indian Coast Guard for their fluent coordination and timely support, said Manoj Nair.
Published – May 11, 2025 20:01 is
