New Delhi, 28 Oct 25: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully carried out a long-range medical evacuation of a critically injured Iranian fisherman from the fishing dhow Al-Owais, located in the middle of Arabian Sea, approximately 1500 KM west of Kochi.

The operation commenced when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai received information from MRCC Chabahar, Iran, regarding a medical emergency and engine failure onboard the Iranian fishing dhow Al-Owais. The vessel had five crew members, including its master, Mr. Allah Baksh (Iranian national), who sustained serious injuries to both eyes and deep lacerations on his right ear following an onboard explosion during fuel transfer to the generator.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, MRCC (Mumbai) immediately activated

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