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Selvamatha

Selvamatha

The 40 meter long cargo vessel Selvamatha sank in the Laccadive Sea off the coast of Kerala, India.  The vessel was proceeding from Androth to Beypore when it sprung a leak. The vessel sent out a distress call which was relayed to the Indian Coast Guard by the tanker Hafina Asia.  The eight crew on the Selvamatha were rescued by a patrol vessel and proceeded to Kochi. No reports of injuries. Reports state the vessel sank due to one of the planks gave way resulting in uncontrolled flooding.