A fire that broke out on Sunday while the naval frigate INS Brahmaputra was undergoing a refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai caused it to list on its port side. A junior sailor has been reported missing after the incident, which has left the ship on its side. The fire was quickly put under control by the naval firefighting teams after it was reported early Sunday. However, the ship began to severely list to its port side in the afternoon, worsening the situation. INS Brahmaputra continued to tilt further, eventually resting on one side at her berth, despite the naval crew’s and dockyard workers’ tireless efforts to stabilize the ship.
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The fire was contained, but the ship experienced a severe listing on one side (port side) in the afternoon. Despite all efforts, the ship could not be raised upright. The ship continued to list further alongside her berth and is currently resting on one side, the Navy stated in an overview of the budget. Operations are underway to locate the missing junior sailor. Groups are scouring the impacted regions and avoiding potential dangers to guarantee their engagement with the salvage mission.
The Navy has withheld the name of the missing sailor until family members are informed. The cause of the fire and the ship’s second listing has prompted an investigation. According to preliminary assessments, the fire may have started in the engine room; however, more research is needed to determine the exact cause and assess the frigate’s damage. The Indian Navy relies heavily on the INS Brahmaputra, which plays various operational roles. Even during can-refitting activities, naval operations carry risks, as the current incident demonstrates. The Navy is committed to acting in a manner that identifies the underlying cause of the fire and takes the necessary measures to prevent it, how much, and in the future.
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