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INS Sindhughosh

INS Sindhughosh

INS Sindhughosh
Photo: wikipedia

On the night of February 19, the 238 foot long Indian Navy Submarine Sindhughosh collided with a fishing boat off the coast of Mumbai, India. The INS Sindhughosh was involved in an exercise where the submarine was submerged in pitch black conditions.  With its periscope up, the INS Sindhughosh was struck by a passing fishing vessel. No reports of injuries. The periscope sustained slight damage and the INS Sindhughosh returned to Mumbai for repairs.  No details reported on damage to the fishing vessel.

Minnath

Minnath

Minnath
Photo: newindianexpress.com

The 37 meter long, 405 dwt general cargo vessel Minnath became disabled near Vizhinjam, India. The Minnath had departed from Vizhinjam with 196 tons of perishable cargo of fruit and vegetables bound for Male when it suffered a leak. The crew had noticed water ingress in the engine room through two cracks in the hull. The vessel turned around and headed back towards Vizhinjam.  Just a few miles from Vizhinjam, the main engine stalled and the engine room began to flood.  As the vessel slowly sank, the crew requested assistance.  The Indian Coast Guard responded and reached the scene with a rescue boat with two local divers. The divers were able to apply temporary patches to stop the flooding.  A tug was requested to help tow the Minnath into port. No reports of injuries. Authorities stated the vessel had a sea worthiness document and would launch an investigation into the incident.

Lal Bhadur Shastri

Lal Bhadur Shastri

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The 189 meter long container ship Lal Bhadur Shastri allided with quay at the container terminal at Vallarpadam, Kochi, India. The container ship had suffered a power blackout while attempting to berth.  The Lal Bhadur Shastri sustained only slight damage.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.