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INS Brahmaputra Catches Fire During Maintenance: Search Ongoing for Missing Sailor
The INS Brahmaputra, a warship of the Indian Navy, was severely damaged when it caught fire while undergoing maintenance at the naval dockyard in Mumbai. The ship tilted and came to rest on its side as a result of the Sunday night catastrophe.
The ship listed to one side in the afternoon despite efforts to stabilize it, after the fire was put out by Monday morning with the assistance of firefighters from the navy dockyard and other ships.
Search and rescue efforts are still underway to locate the missing junior sailor, according to the navy, which also stated that all other personnel have been found. An official investigation has been initiated to ascertain the reason behind the mishap.
With 40 officers and 330 sailors on board, the INS Brahmaputra is the first guided missile frigate of its kind to be built in India. It was put into service in April 2000. The vessel is armed with a range of armament, including torpedo launchers, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, and medium and close-range guns. It also has sensors for every facet of maritime warfare and is capable of piloting Chetak and Seeking helicopters.
The vessel is 125 meters long, 14.4 meters wide, and weighs 5,300 tons. It can travel at speeds of more than 27 knots, and according to the Times of India, its current estimated cost is at least Rs. 6000 crores. Oops…
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