All 28 Indian crew members onboard a bulk cargo freighter, whose engine failed in very poor weather conditions off the coast of Alaska, are safe as the American Coast Guard pressed emergency services to rescue those on the ship. APJ Suryavir was coming from China and possibly headed towards Portland in the United States when the engine of this 740-foot almost empty bulk cargo freighter failed. What made the matter worse was the poor weather condition with stormy sea and winds blowing at a speed of 96 kilometres per hour.<br/><br/>Currently it is reported to be south of the Aleutian Island Chain in Alaska.<br/>
News On AIR | December 21, 2009 12:07 PM
All 28 Indians onboard cargo ship off Alaska safe