Gujarati Marine Engineer Becomes ‘Saviour’ For 18 Crew Members In Pacific Ocean Rescue
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Ahmedabad-based marine engineer Parth Patel played a crucial role in a dramatic rescue operation in the Pacific Ocean, helping save all 18 crew members aboard a sinking American cargo vessel.
Patel, along with other Indian crew members aboard the Pacific Yantai, responded to an emergency distress call from the SLNC York, a US-flagged vessel that was at risk of sinking after seawater entered its engine room.
Engine Room Flooded After Stern Tube Broke
The SLNC York was reportedly sailing towards Honolulu, Hawaii, when its stern tube broke, allowing seawater to flood the engine room.
Despite continuous efforts to pump out the water, the vessel's power and propulsion systems failed completely. The ship was left relying only on its emergency generator and was reportedly at risk of sinking.
The vessel subsequently sent an emergency distress call.
Pacific Yantai Diverts Route To Rescue Crew
The distress signal was received at around 4.55 am by the Pacific Yantai, a VLGC gas carrier travelling from the United States towards South Korea.
The vessel immediately changed course and sailed through rough seas for around 12 hours, reaching the distressed ship at approximately 6:45 pm.
Among the five Indian crew members aboard the Pacific Yantai was Parth Vasantbhai Patel, originally from Juni Vasani village in Aravalli district and currently residing in Naroda, Ahmedabad.
Patel reportedly took charge of emergency manoeuvring from the engine room during the rescue operation.
18 American Crew Members Rescued In 2.5 Hours
The rescue operation continued for around two-and-a-half hours amid strong waves and darkness.
By approximately 8:30 pm, all 18 crew members aboard the SLNC York had reportedly been safely rescued and transferred to the Pacific Yantai.
The rescue team also managed to tow the distressed SLNC York safely towards the coast.
Following the successful operation, the Pacific Yantai resumed its voyage towards Yeosu, South Korea.
The dramatic rescue has brought attention to the role played by Parth Patel and the other Indian crew members aboard the Pacific Yantai in saving the lives of the 18-member American crew.
