Fire Damages Indian Navy Ship in Mumbai, One Sailor Missing
Many people worked together to douse the fire. It was assisted by the ship’s crew, the firefighters from the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, and other vessels that were sailing nearby. They worked through the night and managed to bring it under control by this morning.
Ship Tips to One Side
After the fire had been extinguished, another mishap followed. The ship began to tilt to one side. As much as people tried to keep it upright, they could not do so. It kept tipping further and further until it fell on its side beside where it was parked.
One Sailor is Missing
The Navy has confirmed all safe, except for one young sailor who remains missing. Teams still search for this sailor and are hopeful for his safety.
What is INS Brahmaputra?
INS Brahmaputra is a class of navy ship called a frigate. The ship was built in India and commissioned into the Navy in April 2000. The dimensions of the ship are 125 meters in length, and through water, it has a highly remarkable speed. It normally sails with 40 officers and 330 sailors onboard.
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How Capable is the Ship?
This is a very vital ship to the Indian Navy. It contains a lot of armaments against enemy forces, such as guns and missiles; it is self-defence and combatant in nature. Even helicopters can be flown inside them, equipped with special devices that help scan other ships and submarines from quite a distance.
