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Nautilus UC3

Nautilus UC3

Nautilus UC3
Photo: mirror.co.uk

The 17 meter long privately own submarine Nautilus UC3 sank in Koge Bay near Copenhagen, Denmark. The sub had suffered a technical fault with a ballast tank valve causing the submarine to sink in less than a minute. The vessel’s owner, Peter Madsen, was the sole person on board at the time of the incident. He was able to escape and jump into the sea before the submarine plunged for the bottom. Danish authorities were alerted when the submarine failed to arrive. Multiple rescues vessels were deployed in a search and rescue operation. Luckily, he was spotted and safely rescued. He was later taken to Dragor Harbor. No reports of injuries.

August 12 Update

Authorities arrested Peter Madsen under the suspicion of murder. Reports state a journalist was on board the submarine at the time when it sank. Madsen stated he had dropped off the reporter on an island three hours into the voyage.  However, authorities were unable to locate her after she was reported missing. Indications point to the submarine being intentionally sunk rather than by a stuck ballast tank valve as initially reported.

 

HMS Ambush

HMS Ambush

HMS Ambush
Photo: telegraph.co.uk

The Astute-class nuclear powered submarine HMS Ambush collided with the 183 meter long, 35,966 dwt tanker Andreas off the coast of Gibraltar. The submarine was conducting a training exercise when it had a glancing collision with hull of the Andreas. The HMS Ambush sustained hull damage, but no injuries or damage to its nuclear power plant. No reports of injuries or pollution released on the Andreas. The Royal Navy has launched an investigation into the incident.

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.