On the evening of 21 July, a fire broke out onboard the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role indigenous Frigate, while she was undergoing refit at ND (MBI). The Indian Navy, in a statement, highlighted the swift and coordinated efforts of the ship’s crew, along with the assistance of firefighters from Naval Dockyard, Mumbai (ND (MBI) and other ships in the harbour, in bringing the fire under control by the morning of 22 July. This was followed by thorough sanitisation checks to assess the residual risk of fire.
“Subsequently, in the afternoon, the ship experienced severe listing to one side (port side). Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position. The ship continued to list further alongside her berth and is presently resting on one side.” the Navy stated.
The Navy said all personnel have been accounted for except one junior sailor, for whom the search is in progress. The Indian Navy is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all its personnel. However, details about the extent of the damage caused to the ship by the fire are not available. A statement stated that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the fire, which was detected by the ship’s duty staff while carrying out routine maintenance work.
Team BharatShakti