INS Kesari Suffers Water Ingress at Visakhapatnam Dockyard
Indian Navy reports water ingress on INS Kesari at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. No casualties reported as pumping operations begin.
The Indian Navy has reported an incident of INS Kesari water ingress on Saturday afternoon, while the vessel was berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The incident involved the unwanted entry of water into the ship, prompting immediate response measures by naval authorities.
No Casualties Reported
In an official statement shared via the social media platform X, the Indian Navy confirmed that there were no injuries or loss of life resulting from the incident. The safety of the crew remained intact as the ship was stationary at the dockyard when the water ingress occurred.
Emergency Response Underway
The Navy has initiated urgent operations to manage the situation. Efforts are currently focused on pumping out the water from the affected areas of the ship to restore its stability and integrity. While the immediate crisis is being handled, further details regarding the cause of the leak are still awaited.
About INS Kesari
The INS Kesari is a critical asset in India's maritime fleet, specifically designed for versatile naval operations. Here are the key details about the vessel:
- Commissioning: The ship was officially commissioned into service on April 5, 2008.
- Class and Construction: It is a Shardul-class tank landing vessel, constructed by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
- Specifications: The warship measures 125 metres in length.
- Primary Roles: It is engineered for amphibious warfare, the transport of troops, and conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.