Cargo vessel Jesus Heart sinks off Beypore and all eight crew are rescued
20 October 2026
The cargo vessel MSV Jesus Heart sank off the Beypore coast late on 20 October.
It was carrying about 160 tonnes of construction material and goods from Beypore to Kavaratti in Lakshadweep.
All eight crew members were rescued and brought ashore at Beypore on the morning of 21 October.
The commercial tug Tug Resco 4 picked up the crew after a distress call, and the Indian Coast Guard brought them to Beypore Harbour.
The rescued crew were handed over to the Beypore Coastal Police for further inquiry.
Crew rescued:
8
Cargo:
about 160 tonnes
Route:
Beypore to Kavaratti
Why it matters for exams: Kerala's ports such as Beypore, the sea link to Lakshadweep and the Coast Guard's role are asked in PSC general knowledge.
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