A massive fire broke out onboard the Indian warship INS Brahmaputra on Sunday evening, July 21. According to reports, the incident occurred at the naval dockyard in Mumbai. It is learned that the warship suffered damage and experienced severe listing to one side. After all efforts, the INS Brahmaputra ship could not be brought to the upright position. As of now, the Indian Navy's warship is said to be lying on one side. Although the blaze has been brought under control, officials said that all efforts to upright the ship have failed. It is also reported that all personnel were saved; however, one sailor is still reported missing. Meanwhile, the Navy carried out sanitisation checks to assess residual risk of fire. Oil Tanker Capsize in Oman: Indian Navy Warship INS Teg Leads Search, Rescue Mission off Oman Coast; 8 Indians Among 9 Crew Rescued (Watch Video).
Fire Breaks Out Indian Navy's Warship
In the fire incident onboard the frigate INS Brahmaputra, the warship experienced severe listing to one side (port side). Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position. The ship continued to list further alongside her berth and is presently resting on… pic.twitter.com/hCpZtIOGjD
— ANI (@ANI) July 22, 2024
One Sailor Missing
Bad News. A fire broke out onboard Indian warship INS Brahmaputra, a 3,850-tonne multi-role Frigate, at Mumbai naval dockyard on Sunday evening. The fire was controlled but the frigate subsequently listed to one side (port side) completely. A sailor is missing. File photo pic.twitter.com/k4gc9APRB4
— Rajat Pandit (@rajatpTOI) July 22, 2024
INS Brahmaputra Catches Fire at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai
BREAKING: Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra gravely damaged in fire while berthed for refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Warship currently resting on its side after all efforts to keep it upright failed. 1 sailor missing. Investigation ordered. Brahmaputra is 24 years old. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/wh2MYJHbhW
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) July 22, 2024
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