Navy assists distressed foreign yacht

Navy assists distressed foreign yacht

October 7, 2019   09:14 am

Sri Lanka Navy personnel assisted to bring ashore a foreign yacht which was distressed in the seas off Hambanthota.

A yacht named SY-Lessiamosis which belonged to French nationals had distressed due to an engine failure. 

Responding to information received to Navy about this yacht, a Fast Attack Craft has been dispatched to rescue the yacht. 

Accordingly, the distressed yacht with its crew was safely brought to Hambanthota harbour premises. Two men and a woman were aboard the yacht, SLN said.

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