<span style="color: #222222;"> In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vaibhav rescued nine fishermen stranded in mid sea near Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu on Thursday evening. <br />''<br />''The boat suffered engine failure and was drifting towards the Sri Lankan waters due to strong winds and sea currents. On receiving information, the Coast Guard ship Vaibhav made a thorough search in the sea and established communication with the crew of the fishing boat. It was later towed back to the shores along with the nine fishermen safely.</span><br />