Maputo, 20 Oct (AIM) – The Maritime Transport Institute (ITRANSMAR), in the central Mozambican province of Sofala, has declared an alert following a shipwreck that took place on Thursday in the access channel to the port of Beira, killing three Indian crew members.
At the time of the tragedy, involving a cargo vessel named “Cara”, owned by the Indian company Unik Marine Service, there were 21 crew members on board, including 14 Indian nationals and seven Mozambicans.
Preliminary data indicates that, among the Indian nationals, five were rescued alive, while three others were found dead. Among the Mozambican crew members, six were rescued alive, while one remains missing.
In a statement, ITRANSMAR calls for active collaboration of “the maritime community, especially fishermen, ship-owners, and bona fide vessel operators, to monitor and immediately report any signs or manifestations of bodies or debris associated with the shipwreck.”
“As part of the search, ITRANSMAR remains in constant contact with the fishing and maritime communities and it will continue to coordinate efforts with partners and other local entities to ensure a quick and effective response to the demands of the operation”, reads the note.
ITRANSMAR also reiterated its commitment to navigational safety and the preservation of human life at sea, calling on all maritime stakeholders to redouble their vigilance, caution, and solidarity.
(AIM)
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