Rajendra Peter Fernando

Rajendra Peter Fernando is an Indian [[escort boat pilot] and captain of the Aishwarya.

Open Water Swimming Highlights

He escorted Sucheta Deb Burman on her two-way crossing of the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka on 15-16 March 2023. The swim took her 19 hours 21 minutes between her start at 4:56 pm on 15 March at the Dhanushkodi Old Harbour in India, her turn-around point was Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, and her finish at 12:17 pm on 16 March at Arichal Munai, India. Simporiyan Peter served as the co-pilot, Thatheyu Peter, Kishok Nayakam Rajendran, Alen Ashokan, and Yasten Rajendran served as support crew members with Rajesh Samathanam serving as the observer.