MSV SALAMATH

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Ship sank after water ingress

The Indian Coast Guard rescued the six crew members of the 'MSV Salamat', which sank 60-70 nautical miles southwest of Mangalore, on May 14, 2025. The vessel had departed from Mangaluru port on May 12, carrying a mixed cargo of cement and construction materials, and was expected to reach Kadmat Island on May 18. However, on May 14 at around 5:30 a.m., the ship encountered a huge wave, resulting in its sinking. On May 15 at 12:15 p.m. the Coast Gzard received an emergency alert from the LPG tanker 'Epic Susui' (IMO: 9713612), en route from Duqm to Chittagongwhich reported spotting a small boat with six people on board, which was floating about 52 nautical miles off the coast of Suratkal, Karnataka, The Coast Guard deployed the patrol vessel ICGS 'Vikram', already on routine surveillance nearby, to the location. The rescue team evacuated all six men safely from the dinghy and took them to New Mangalore on May 15. The rescued crew members were: Ismail Sharif, Alemun Ahmed Bhai Ghavda, Kakal Suleman Ismail, Akbar Abdul Surani, Kasam Ismail Mepani and Ajmal. Reports with photos: https://www.thejbt.com/india/msv-salamat-sinks-indian-coast-guard-rescues-6-crew-members-news-285395 https://www.udayavani.com/english-news/cargo-vessel-bound-for-lakshadweep-sinks-off-mangaluru-coast-all-crew-rescued