# Coast Guard rescues 23 from tilting chemical tanker off Paradip

2026-09-28T13:15:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued 23 crew members from the Belize-flagged chemical tanker MT Seagull 9, which developed a dangerous tilt off the coast of Paradip in Odisha after main engine failure and ballast tank flooding. The vessel was carrying 9,000 metric tonnes of palm oil. The ICG ship Vishwast deployed a specialist damage control team that used submersible pumps to remove water from the ballast tanks and sealed damaged sea-pipelines to stabilise the vessel. A Dornier aircraft confirmed that a minor palm-oil sheen observed in the area had completely dissipated. A Paradip Port Authority tug towed the stabilised tanker towards the anchorage area. The ICG said its units remain on watch and main engine repairs are underway.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources carry the ICG's official account without any critical framing, differing only in level of operational detail. Hindustan Times and Times of India quote the ICG's social media post directly. Rediff adds context that the distress call came at 7:30 am on Sunday, 37 nautical miles east-south-east of Paradip, and notes repairs are underway. The uniform coverage suggests the ICG's swift response is the story, leaving no space for scrutiny of the vessel's condition or ownership. The next development to watch is whether the tanker reaches port without further incident.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-coast-guard-rescues-foreign-chemical-tanker-from-capsizing-off-paradip-coast-palm-oil-23-crew-onboard-101790592800089.html>
  Quotes ICG's social media post without additional analysis or critique.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-coast-guard-rescues-23-crew-from-unstable-chemical-tanker-off-odisha-coast/articleshow/134542607.cms>
  Straight wire-style reporting, repeats ICG statement verbatim.
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/news/report/coast-guard-rescues-23-after-oil-tanker-tilts-off-odisha-coast/20260928.htm>
  Adds operational timeline and repair status, no slant detected.

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