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US Navy rescued crew of sinking vessel
On Feb 18, 2025, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships rescued the seven crew members of the 'Shayesth', which started to develop a significant list to starboard side while sailing in the Persian Gulf. The USS 'Devastator (MCM-6)', a mine countermeasure ship, and the USCGC 'Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC-1147)' were mobilized to rescue the two Indian and five Iranian nationals. A team from the cutter USCGC 'Clarence Sutphin Jr.' rescued the seven mariners. after they abandoned the ship, which is owned by an Iranian company but flying a Qatari flag, when in territorial waters. The USS Devastator provided backup during the rescue operation. The castaways were taken aboard the 'Clarence Sutphin Jr.', where they received medical care. The 'Shayesteh' rolled over short time after the rescue operation, and subsequently sank. Reports with photo: https://news.usni.org/2025/02/18/u-s-navy-coast-guard-rescue-mariners-in-persian-gulf https://www.stripes.com/branches/coast_guard/2025-02-19/navy-coast-guard-rescue-mission-persian-gulf-16880294.html
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