SOURCE: IDRW.ORG TEAM
The Indian Navy is facing a major setback with the severe listing of the frigate INS Brahmaputra. The warship, undergoing a refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, capsized to a dangerous angle of 40-45 degrees on its port side following a fire on board.
While the extent of damage is currently being assessed, officials have confirmed that the situation is not as severe as the previous incident involving INS Betwa. Nevertheless, the process of righting the ship is expected to be a lengthy one, potentially taking up to three months, subject to necessary approvals.
Initial assessments to determine the best approach for rectifying the ship’s position are scheduled to commence shortly. Once the Brahmaputra is stabilized, a comprehensive evaluation of the damage will be conducted to ascertain the scope of repairs needed to restore the vessel to full operational capability.
Given the complexity of the situation, the Indian Navy is likely to engage global salvage firms to assist in the recovery efforts. This approach mirrors the strategy adopted in previous maritime incidents.
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