Navy rescues fishing trawler

by Ranil Wijayapala

The Sri Lanka Navy on Friday night brought the multi-day fishing trawler 'Kapila Putha'to the Trincoamlee harbour after rescuing it 272 Km North East of Mullaitivu, Navy Spokesman Captain Athula Senerath told the Sunday Observer.

Sri Lanka Navy offshore patrol vessel SLNS Prathapa rescued the five crew member multi-day fishing trawler which had left Trincomalee harbour on June 1, when they drifted due to inclement weather conditions.

"The SLNS Prathapa rescued the fishing trawler after sailing nearly 300 km and brought it to the Trincomalee harbour on Friday night", he said.Captain Senerath said the crew members contacted the Navy on June 23.

Sri Lanka Navy had rescued another multi-day fishing trawler which was distressed in the southern seas responding to the request from the fishermen on board. The multi day fishing trawler 'Lucky Three' was rescued by the SLNS Sayura on June 10.