In the sea, there is no point in doing search and rescue operations for so long," Mehta submitted. The Solicitor General further assured the Court that the MEA continues to engage with the relevant authorities abroad regarding the missing seafarer. However, he pointed out that prolonged search and rescue operations at sea have practical limitations. According to the petitioner, despite official claims that extensive search and rescue operations had been carried out, no fresh rescue efforts had been undertaken thereafter. The petitioner further informed the Court that the Romanian authorities were willing to resume search and rescue operations if additional technical information could be provided.