A fishing vessel with a crew of 13 experienced a serious accident when it collided with an Indian Navy submarine approximately 70 nautical miles off the coast of Goa on the evening of November 21. The National Navy officials reported the incident, which occurred during the evening hours, marking a significant maritime mishap.
In response to the collision, the Indian Navy promptly initiated a large-scale rescue operation. As of the latest updates, 11 of the 13 crew members have been successfully rescued, while efforts continue to locate the remaining two fishermen who are still unaccounted for.
To facilitate the ongoing search and rescue mission, the Navy has deployed six ships alongside surveillance aircraft to the area of the incident. A spokesperson for the Navy confirmed that search operations are in full swing, stating, “Search and rescue efforts for the remaining two crew members are underway. Additional assets have been diverted to the area to support the operation.”
In light of this serious incident, the Indian Navy has also announced a high-level investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The investigation aims to uncover the factors that contributed to this unfortunate event and to ensure measures are implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
