Indian Navy submarine collides with fishing vessel
MNP – An Indian fishing vessel, Marthoma, carrying a crew of 13 collided with a Scorpene-class submarine off the Goa coast, officials confirmed today.
The Indian Navy has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation, deploying six ships and aircraft. While 11 crew members have been rescued, efforts are underway to locate the two who remain missing.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the collision occurred approximately 70 nautical miles from the Goa coast. “Search and rescue efforts for the remaining two are underway and are being coordinated with Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mumbai (MRCC). Additional assets, including those from the Coast Guard, have been diverted to the area to augment the efforts,” the statement said.
The ministry added that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
