Coast Guard forces hold rescue demonstrations

February 26, 2011

Mangalore, February 26: As part of its anniversary celebrations, the Indian Coast Guard held a demonstration of sea rescue operations on Saturday, February 26 here.

Various acts of rescue work carried out by the Coast Guard forces such as rescuing of stranded fishermen, drowning rescue work, catching sea thieves etc were displayed besides several other demonstrations.

Two ships namely 'Samrat' and 'Savithribai Phule' were used for the purpose.

Speaking to media persons on the occasion P S Jha, Commandant of Karnataka Coast Guard, said that the Coast Guards not only rescues people and ships stranded in the seas, but also keeps a check on pirates and sea thieves. He also revealed that a request has been made to the authorities of Mangalore Airport seeking permission to use the Aiport as an air base for the planes and helicopters of the Coast Guard so that swift rescue work is carried out in times of emergency.

Mangalore Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner Subhod Yadav, SP Dr A Subhramanyeshwara Rao were among those who witnessed the demonstrations.

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The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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