Port Blair, Feb. 21: The PCC President, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma has sought the assistance of the Lt. Governor to help the Port Blair bound passengers stranded at Vishakapatan. Sharma apprised the LG that MV Nicobar sailed with 800 passengers for Port Blair from Vizag on 16th February but due to technical problems, it could not take her journey. On 20th February, 2013, after some repairs, it started her voyage. After sailing for 80 to 90 nautical miles, it again developed problems and the Navy ship has to tow it back to Vizag port.
Upon the request made by Sharma it is learnt that the A&N Administration has allowed free food to the passengers on board till such time it does not reach to Port Blair.