An incident of unexpected flooding occurred aboard the Indian Navy warship INS Kesari while it was stationed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The issue came to light during the afternoon hours when water ingress was detected within the vessel's internal sections while it was berthed at the facility.
Emergency Response and Personnel Safety
According to an Indian Navy spokesperson, authorities took immediate note of the water entering the ship and mobilised specialized response teams to tackle the emergency. Dedicated naval crews promptly initiated large-scale pumping operations to evacuate the accumulated water from the affected compartments. A major relief amidst the disruption is that no injuries or casualties have been sustained by any personnel on board or around the dockyard.
Ongoing Efforts to Stabilize the Vessel
Technical personnel and damage control teams remain actively engaged on site, working systematically to bring the situation under full control. Monitoring continues across the docked warship to ensure structural integrity and prevent further water accumulation as drainage operations proceed steadily.
