The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 15 fishermen on two fishing boats stuck in heavy sea state and strong winds off Gujarat coast.<br />'' <br />''According to sources, a Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pavak during routine patrol received a VHF call at about 12.15 hrs from IFB Harshad Sagar with 8 crew regarding engine breakdown.<br />'' <br />''Fishing Boat  stuck in heavy sea state and strong wind about 36 nautical miles southwest off Jakhau port. According to sources, Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pavak rushed to the spot and access the situation.<br />'' <br />''Fishing boat reported non-starting of the engine and sought assistance.<br />'' <br />''Accordingly, another fishing boat IFB Al Labbek was also taken on tow and both the fishing boats were towed towards safety.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Subsequently, fishing boats Harshad Sagar and Al Labbek with 15 crew members onboard handed over to another fishing boat for further towing assistance till Jakhau harbor.</span><br />