Falicitation to crew of vessel Tomini Dynasty : Rescue of 11 Malaysian Nationals

This narrative describes a maritime rescue operation conducted by the crew of the vessel Tomini Dynasty on March 23, 2023 under the command of Capt. Om Dutta.

Capt. Dutta's exceptional seamanship led to a successful rescue of 11 Malaysian nationals, including 4 men, 4 women, and 3 children. The survivors had been adrift at sea for three days after their boat capsized and drifted from Malaysian into Philippine waters during a perilous encounter with bad weather.

Here's a summarized version:

Distress Signal: On March 23, 2023 at 1015hrs, while en route from Indonesia to Rizhao, the crew of the Tomini Dynasty spotted a distressed craft with people wearing life jackets and asking for help on the vessel's port side.

Response Protocol: The Master of the vessel, Capt. Om Dutta, immediately sounded the general alarm, prepared the engines for maneuvering, and informed the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) – Mr. Zain Usmani about the intention to conduct a rescue operation. The DPA thoroughly discussed safety protocols with the Master and urged him to exercise utmost caution throughout the operation. The Master was instructed to ensure that all crew members involved were briefed on adhering to the highest standards of seamanship practices.

Emergency Response Coordination: The DPA alerted the company's CEO – Mr. Numair Shaikh and Managing Director (Shipping) _ Mr. Pradeep Bajpai, who activated the Emergency Response Team (ERT) in office. ERT team liaised with Master throughout the operation to ensure that the operation is conducted safely. CEO issued clear instructions to explore all possibilities for safe rescues of distressed souls at sea. The Commercial Managers and Charterers were also kept informed.

Rescue Operation: The vessel prepared rescue equipment and established communication with the Philippine Coast Guard. The crew lowered the rescue boat and successfully rescued 11 survivors, including children, women, and elderly individuals, from the distressed craft.

Medical Assistance: The rescued individuals were provided with water, food, and medical attention. The crew assessed their condition and found no serious injuries, although one elderly woman was unconscious and exhausted initially.

Nationality and Situation: The survivors, identified as a family from Malaysia, had been adrift for two days after encountering bad weather. They had lost communication devices and were unable to contact their family.

Salvage Operation: The crew also salvaged the distressed boat, following the request of the head of the family. The salvaged boat was secured alongside the vessel and later hoisted onto the main deck.

Coordination with Authorities: The vessel informed the relevant maritime authorities, including the Philippine Coast Guard and MRCC Malaysia, about the incident and the nationality of the survivors. The survivors were later handed over to the Malaysian navy.

Disembarkation: The survivors were transferred to a naval vessel, with special arrangements made for the elderly woman's disembarkation using a stretcher. The salvaged boat was also handed over to the naval vessel.

Resumption of Voyage: After successfully handing over the survivors and the salvaged boat to the Malaysian navy, the vessel resumed its voyage to Rizhao, China.

        Photos of Tomini Dynasty Crew with Survivors  after the rescue operation.                          Photo of Capt. Om Dutta (left) receiving the recognition, presented by the Numair Shaikh,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 CEO of Tomini Group (Right).