The Vishva Parag Rescue – Swansea Bay, January 1994
The Vishva Parag Rescue – Swansea Bay, January 1994 The Vessel: Construction, Capacity and International Service Vishva Parag credit - Swansea and Port Talbot Docks History The Vishva Parag was a substantial Indian cargo vessel , built in Sunderland and launched in October 1980 , operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. and registered at Bombay . Its tonnage varied depending on cargo, with standard measurements of 8,940 gross tons and 4,018 net tons , rising to 12,810 gross tons and 7,131 net tons at maximum capacity. Sailing under Lloyd’s Register No. 7803413 , the ship served on international freight routes between European and global ports , regularly carrying mixed cargoes that included steel, containerised goods and general freight. Designed for long‑distance service, it possessed reinforced hull plating, deep cargo holds and heavy‑lift gear, making it a familiar sight in British ports, including Swansea, during the early 1990s. The Storm and the First Signs of Tro...
