‘Water ingress’ incident on Navy vessel, no casualties reported
The Indian Navy reported a water ingress incident on the INS Kesari while it was docked at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. No casualties were reported, and efforts to pump out the water are currently underway.
Why it matters
The incident involves a significant naval asset known for its humanitarian missions, raising questions about maintenance and safety protocols.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Saturday confirmed an incident of “water ingress” (flooding) on one of its ships while the vessel was berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The incident was reported on INS Kesari, a Shardul-class tank landing ship.The Navy, in an official statement, said that “no casualties have been reported”.
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